Wealth distribution is a key variable and the U.S. ranks near the bottom of 43 developed nations.
Ensuring a soft landing for the millions of workers that reach retirement age every year is a global concern, one that Northern Europe seems to be dealing with most effectively while the U.S. stumbles, new research shows.
Seven of the 10 most retirement-ready nations are in Northern Europe, including Norway, Switzerland and Iceland in the top three spots, according to the Natixis 2016 Global Retirement Index. New Zealand and Australia also rate highly. The U.S. comes in at No. 14 on a list of 43 developed nations.
