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Only One-Third Of Americans Put Money Into Workplace Retirement Accounts

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A new analysis from the Census Bureau finds that two-thirds of all Americans are not contributing to a 401(k) or retirement account through an employer.

That is a higher portion than previously thought, and Here & Now's Eric Westervelt (@Ericnpr) speaks with Jason Bellini (@jasonbellini) of the Wall Street Journal about why so few are using employer retirement plans.

This segment aired on February 21, 2017.

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