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Over Half Of Future Retirees Will Rely On Social Security As Their Main Source Of Retirement Income

New Nationwide Retirement Institute survey also finds older adults lack understanding and confidence when it comes to Social Security benefits

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COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly two in three (63 percent) future retirees admit they are not confident in their knowledge of Social Security – and it shows. A quarter of U.S. adults (27 percent) in retirement say their Social Security payment is less than expected, and one in four (26 percent) future retirees believe they can live comfortably in retirement on Social Security alone.

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Social Security expectations don’t always match retirement realities Do you have a Social Security plan in place? Many older adults underestimate health care costs in retirement Working with a financial advisor can help Nationwide Retirement Institute 2018 Social Security Survey spokesperson bio, Tina Ambrozy Nationwide Retirement Institute 2018 Social Security Survey spokesperson headshot, Tina Ambrozy

The fifth annual survey from the Nationwide Retirement Institute®, conducted online by The Harris Poll among 1,013 U.S. adults ages 50 or older who are retired, or plan to retire in the next 10 years, finds that over half (55 percent) say Social Security will be their main source of retirement income, followed far behind by just 18 percent of older adults relying on their pension.

"It's problematic that so many people are planning to rely solely on Social Security for income in retirement," said Tina Ambrozy, president of sales and distribution at Nationwide. "There's a major disconnect between what consumers think their Social Security benefit will be – and cover – compared to reality."

Eligibility and benefit misconceptions

Most older adults think they are eligible for Social Security benefits sooner than they actually are, including 57 percent of future retirees. Most older adults not currently collecting Social Security (53 percent) don't plan to start collecting early, with future retirees expecting to collect Social Security benefits at age 66, on average. Despite those plans, the most common age at which retirees start collecting Social Security is 62 – the earliest age a person can do so. 1

Future retirees also expect to receive $1,628 on average as a monthly payment from Social Security. However, that's almost 30 percent more than what current retirees say they collect ($1,257).

There are also key differences between how future retirees anticipate spending their Social Security compared to how current retirees actually do. Four in 10 (41 percent) older adults do not expect to spend any of their Social Security income on health care, yet 58 percent of recent retirees report spending their benefit on health care.

Consumers' social insecurity
A third of future retirees plan to draw Social Security early because they do not believe Social Security will be around when they reach their full retirement age.

However, retired Americans who decided to draw early report doing so to pay living expenses (52 percent) and to supplement their income (43 percent). Other reasons retirees draw early include being laid off or unemployed (24 percent), having no other source of income (22 percent) and because of health issues (16 percent).

Tools for maximizing benefits

Concerningly, nearly nine in 10 (88 percent) older adults don't know what factors determine the maximum Social Security benefit an individual can receive.

"One of the best ways people can understand what their benefits will cover, and how they can maximize them, is by consulting a professional for advice," Ambrozy added.

However, only 13 percent of older adults say they have a financial advisor who provides them Social Security advice. It's not that they don't want the advice. In fact, nearly three in four (72 percent) future retirees currently working with a financial advisor say they would likely switch financial advisors to work with an advisor that can help them maximize their Social Security benefits.

It's easy to see why. Those working with a financial advisor report receiving over 20 percent more in Social Security benefits than those who don't ($1,500 vs $1,234). Plus, those working with a financial advisor are much more likely than those not working with an advisor to say they were able to do the things they wanted in retirement (83 percent vs 55 percent).

Most current retirees getting Social Security (62 percent of recent retirees and 66 percent of those that have been retired for more than 10 years) relied on the Social Security Administration prior to retiring to identify their maximum monthly benefit. However, Social Security filing strategies are more effective when highly personalized. It's important to consider working with someone who knows you and your retirement goals.

"Social Security is undoubtedly one of the most complex retirement topics facing American workers, and most are likely unable to grasp the thousands of rules that apply to Social Security," Ambrozy said. "Preparing for retirement holistically by working with advisors and online tools can help adults maximize their benefit and achieve personal goals."

To help advisors start conversations with clients about important claiming decisions, Nationwide's free Social Security 360 Analyzer® provides a comprehensive look at Social Security filing strategies and helps position Social Security in the context of an individual or family's retirement income needs.

See how to make the most of your Social Security benefits at www.nationwide.com/ssinsights. Advisors can visit www.nationwidefinancial.com/ssinsights

About the survey

The 2018 Social Security Survey was conducted online by The Harris Poll on behalf of Nationwide from January 22 to February 5, 2018 among 1,013 U.S. adults aged 50 or older who currently collect or plan to collect Social Security benefits, and plan to retire within the next 10 years ("Future Retirees", n=339), retired within the last 10 years ("Recent Retirees", n=339), or retired more than 10 years ago ("10+ Retirees", n=335).  Data are weighted where necessary on age by gender, race/ethnicity, region, education, income, size of household, marital status, retirement status, and propensity to be online, to bring them in line with their actual proportions in the population.

About The Harris Poll
The Harris Poll is one of the longest running surveys in the U.S. tracking public opinion, motivations and social sentiment since 1963 that is now part of Harris Insights & Analytics, a global consulting and market research firm that delivers social intelligence for transformational times. We work with clients in three primary areas; building twenty-first-century corporate reputation, crafting brand strategy and performance tracking, and earning organic media through public relations research. Our mission is to provide insights and advisory to help leaders make the best decisions possible. To learn more, please visit www.harrisinsights.com and connect with The Harris Poll on Twitter and LinkedIn.

About Nationwide
Nationwide, a Fortune 100 company based in Columbus, Ohio, is one of the largest and strongest diversified insurance and financial services organizations in the U.S. and is rated A+ by both A.M. Best and Standard & Poor's. The company provides a full range of insurance and financial services, including auto, commercial, homeowners, farm and life insurance; public and private sector retirement plans, annuities and mutual funds; banking and mortgages; excess & surplus, specialty and surety; pet, motorcycle and boat insurance. For more information, visit www.nationwide.com.

1 Trends in Social Security filing, Center for Retirement Research Boston College, Social Security Trustee, 2015

This material is not a recommendation to buy, sell, hold, or rollover any asset, adopt an investment strategy, retain a specific investment manager or use a particular account type. It does not take into account the specific investment objectives, tax and financial condition or particular needs of any specific person. Investors should work with their financial professional to discuss their specific situation.

This information is general in nature and is not intended to be tax, legal, accounting or other professional advice. The information provided is based on current laws, which are subject to change at any time, and has not been endorsed by any government agency.

Nationwide Investment Services Corporation (NISC), member FINRA, Columbus, OH. Nationwide Retirement Institute is a division of NISC.

Social Security 360 Analyzer is a service mark of Nationwide Life Insurance Company. Nationwide, Nationwide is on your side and the Nationwide N and Eagle are service marks of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. © 2018 Nationwide

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Contact:
Charley Gillespie 
(614) 249-5701
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