More than half of all U.S. workers—55 percent—would be willing to pay a higher amount from each paycheck to ensure they have a guaranteed retirement, according to a survey of some 9,200 workers by Towers Watson.
That finding compares with 46 percent two years ago. Additionally, 50 percent of respondents say they would trade a portion of their pay to ensure they have access to health care benefits if they retire before they are eligible for Medicare benefits, versus about 40 percent in 2009.
And, more than half—53 percent—said they would be willing to trade a portion of their pay in return for more generous benefits.
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