Overview

Launched in 2018 by the Bipartisan Policy Center and financial advisor Ric Edelman, Funding Our Future is a coalition of more than 60 organizations across the research, education, and private sectors working to strengthen retirement security in America. For millions of Americans, retirement is an uncertain prospect. At a time when people are living longer and incomes are stagnant, many are at risk of outliving their savings. Even with income from programs like Social Security, about 4 million elderly Americans live in poverty, and it is projected that over 40% of Gen Xers will run short of money in retirement. These are complex issues, but some of the causes are clear. Many workers lack access to a workplace retirement savings plan and others are not taking advantage of them. Emergency expenses often lead people to drain their retirement accounts early, and even when Americans successfully build up a nest egg, there is no clear path for making those savings last. To top it all off, Social Security faces significant financial challenges, with a large cut in benefits on the horizon if no action is taken. Join us to improve financial and retirement security in America.