47% say they don’t think they’ll ever be able to fully retire. This tool could be a solution for guaranteed income

August 25, 2026 by Liz Knueven

Retirement may be a dream for many Americans, but many aren’t sure they’ll ever fully reach that goal.

Forty-seven percent of those who aren’t yet retired said they’re skeptical that they will ever be able to fully retire, according to a survey published in July for the insurance company Thrivent. What’s more, 64% of non-retirees say they’re more focused on their current finances than planning for the future, according to the survey that was conducted by Ipsos.

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Originally Posted at CNBC on Aug 25, 2026 by Liz Knueven.