The National Average Salary Is About $65,000. Here’s What Americans Are Saving for Retirement — How Do Your Stats Compare?

Sixty-nine percent of American adults set a money-related goal for the new year — and 74% of them are confident they’ll be able to achieve it, according to a survey from Motley Fool Money.

Unfortunately, many of them might find it difficult to sustain that level of optimism into January and beyond.

When it comes to personal finance, U.S. respondents are insecure about how much they know: Only one-third (36%) consider themselves confident in their financial literacy, a recent report from professional survey software provider Checkbox found.

Related: Are You on Track for a Comfortable Retirement? Here’s How Much Money You Should Save Every Month Depending on Your Age and State.

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