It has been reported that the current economic environment has most deeply impacted the retirement mindset of Americans aged 40-49. Seventy-seven percent of them who plan to work past traditional retirement are doing so to receive health care benefits. This represents a 16% spike in just the last ninety days – far more than any other age group.

Forty-something Americans lead all demographics in expecting to work five years longer than planned (28%), saving or investing more in the last three months (40%), and continuing to work after 67 because of earning enough money to live well (87%).