Majority Positive on Retirement; While Those Older Less Sure

A new Gallup Poll shows that those who have not retired yet think that they will have plenty of money to live comfortably in their retirement.  This comes as funding for public pension funds and concern regarding a statistical bubble in government known obligations for retirement benefits is set to occur within five years. Optimism comes amid record high asset prices Rising confidence in retirement prospects are often tied to stock market performance. Today’s optimism comes for the first time since 2007 more Americans are positive on their prospects on living comfortable in retirement.  However, those closest to retirement age,…