43% of Americans Plan to Delay Retirement Due to COVID-19

Many older adults are being forced to rethink their retirement plans thanks to the pandemic, with 43% of Americans saying they plan to postpone and continue working past their planned retirement date, according to a survey from nonprofit organization Life Happens. Businesses could close their doors once more -- which could affect the stock market. A second stock market crash could devastate your retirement savings, making it harder to enjoy your senior years comfortably.