Figure 45
Retirement account savings of households age 26–79 as a percent of income, by household type, 1989–2010
| Year | Married or living with partner | Neither married nor living with partner |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 38% | 23% |
| 1992 | 50% | 28% |
| 1995 | 63% | 40% |
| 1998 | 73% | 59% |
| 2001 | 86% | 57% |
| 2004 | 94% | 61% |
| 2007 | 95% | 86% |
| 2010 | 117% | 83% |
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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