titute on Retirement Security shows that 75% of Americans support the notion of state retirement plans. These programs have strong bipartisan approval, says NIRS president Diane Oakley, who notes that 72% of Republicans and 83% of Democrats say state retirement savings plans are a good idea.
"It is well documented that the nation faces a retirement savings crisis, but the pain is particularly severe for women because we need a bigger retirement nest egg than men thanks to our longer life expectancy, Diane Oakley, NIRS executive director and report co-author, said.