The tide may have finally turned for retirement savings in the U.S. According to a GoBankingRates survey, from 2016 to 2017, the percentage of Americans with nothing saved for retirement increased. But in 2018, the percentage lacking any retirement savings fell dramatically. Moreover, the percentage of those with $300,000 or more in retirement savings increased.
Anirban Basu, Chariman Chief Executive Officer of Sage Policy Group (SPG), is one of the Mid-Atlantic region's leading economic consultants. Prior to founding SPG he was Chairman and CEO of Optimal Solutions Group, a company he co-founded and which continues to operate. Anirban has also served as Director of Applied Economics and Senior Economist for RESI, where he used his extensive knowledge of the Mid-Atlantic region to support numerous clients in their strategic decision-making processes. Clients have included the Maryland Department of Transportation, St. Paul Companies, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Players Committee and the Martin O'Malley mayoral campaign.