A Source of Inspiration: Future Early Retirees

Despite the Great Recession and gloomy retirement outlook for many American workers, the 12th Annual Transamerica Retirement Survey uncovered that over one in five workers expect to retire before age 65. We call them “Future Early Retirees” and they are a source of inspiration for all. 

A Source of Inspiration: Future Early Retirees explores the defining characteristics of workers who plan to retire before age 65 in order to highlight their success factors, identify vulnerabilities, and assess their retirement readiness. The secret to their success is not born out of privilege or ultra-affluence – they are more likely to be everyday people. And many appear to be on track for a financially secure retirement.

This research report is based on a survey of more than 4,000 workers conducted in 2011.