Working Americans are also feeling the pinch when it comes to employer-sponsored benefits such as health care and pension plans. As competitive pressures have forced companies to shift more of the cost of benefits from employer to employee, 6 in 10 employees (61%) feel the decline in company benefits is negatively impacting their ability to achieve financial security. With the leading edge Baby Boomers reaching 65 in just four years, these trends have exacerbated concerns and added further pressure to the task of providing for retirement.

MetLIfe released its study on our pursuit of the American Dream.