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Retirement savings in the US are low across the board â but they're even lower for single people. And those who do have savings accounts aren't setting aside nearly enough. Among single men with retirement accounts, the accounts hold an average of $34,000. Among single woman, there's an average of $30,000 saved: In general, the EPI notes, people need to set aside more, but women are particularly vulnerable because they live longer and are more likely to outlive their savings.
According to a 2015 Government Accountability Office (GAO) study, people between the ages of 55 and 64 with any retirement savings had a median amount of $104,000 in their nest eggs. For households with members between 65 to 74, the median value in retirement savings was $148,000. These figures are equivalent to an inflation-protected annuity of $310 and $649 per month, respectively. These numbers are far below suggested minimums required for maintaining a comfortable lifestyle.