This question was phrased by the source as follows: "There are many reasons why people start saving for retirement. Which, if any, of the following have prompted you to start saving for retirement?"
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Drivers for starting to save for retirement in the U.S. 2020-2021
According to the results of a survey conducted in the United States 2021, turning a certain age was the main trigger for starting to save for retirement. The survey, conducted among 1,000 working and fully retired Americans, revealed that many respondents started saving for retirement for work-related reasons.
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Aegon. (March 1, 2022). Reasons for starting to save money for retirement in the United States from 2020 to 2021 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 23, 2026, from /statistics/559486/retirement-saving-triggers-in-the-usa/
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