Retirement Demographics via Shane Obata
(US) workers per retiree:
1950: 7
2005: 5
2030: ~2.5
source: Chris Martenson
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US population pyramids: 1900 vs. 2010:
*fewer workers, more dependents
source: Chris Martenson
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US wealth held by age group – 2010:
* “the baby boomers are the wealthiest generation ever” – Chris Martenson
the 55+ age cohort added 4 million jobs from 2008 to 2013:
*because (not) retirement ;)
source: Chris Martenson
average net worth – 2010:
Millennial: got debt?
Gen-X: < $125,000*
Boomer: > $875,000
source: Chris Martenson
