Figure 42
Share of households age 26–79 with savings in retirement accounts, by household type, 1989–2010
| Year | Married or living with partner | Neither married nor living with partner |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 48% | 22% |
| 1992 | 51% | 25% |
| 1995 | 56% | 30% |
| 1998 | 58% | 36% |
| 2001 | 62% | 38% |
| 2004 | 60% | 35% |
| 2007 | 62% | 39% |
| 2010 | 61% | 36% |
Note: Retirement account savings include savings in 401(k) and other defined-contribution plans, IRAs (including employer-sponsored SEP IRAs and SIMPLE IRAs) and Keogh plans for small businesses.
Source: Authors' analysis of Survey of Consumer Finance microdata
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