Your Guide to Financial Freedom
The United States boasts the world’s largest and arguably most influential financial market (1). Despite this economic prowess, its retirement income system consistently lags behind many developed nations. According to the 2025 Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index, the U.S. system ranks a concerning No. 30 out of 52 countries, earning a modest C+ grade … Read more
The United States, despite housing the world’s largest and most dominant financial market, falls remarkably short in securing the post-career livelihoods of its citizens. According to the 2025 Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index, which evaluates 52 national retirement income systems representing two-thirds of the global population, the U.S. ranked 30th with a modest score … Read more
Despite boasting the world’s largest and most influential financial market, the United States’ retirement income system received a mediocre C+ grade, ranking No. 30 out of 52 nations in the 2025 Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index. This assessment, which covers two-thirds of the global population, highlights a significant disconnect between market sophistication and retirement … Read more
Despite boasting the world’s largest and most influential financial markets, the United States consistently underperforms in global retirement security rankings. The 2025 Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index, a comprehensive evaluation of 52 national systems covering two-thirds of the global population, places the U.S. at a disappointing No. 30 with a score of just 61.1. … Read more
Despite housing the world’s most influential financial market, the United States’ retirement income system falls significantly short on the global stage. The 2025 Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index, which assesses 52 national systems covering two-thirds of the global population, positioned the U.S. at a disappointing No. 30 with a mere score of 61.1 — … Read more
Despite boasting the world’s largest and arguably most influential financial market, the United States’ retirement income system falls significantly short on the global stage. The 2025 Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index, a comprehensive ranking of 52 national systems covering two-thirds of the global population, places the U.S. at a disappointing No. 30. Achieving a … Read more
Despite possessing the world’s largest and most influential financial market, the U.S. retirement income system received a sobering C+ grade in the 2025 Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index. Ranking 30th out of 52 national systems, which collectively cover two-thirds of the global population, this score of 61.1 out of 100 highlights significant structural differences … Read more
Despite possessing the world’s largest and arguably most influential financial market, the United States’ retirement income system falls significantly short on the global stage. The 2025 Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index, which evaluates 52 national systems covering two-thirds of the world’s population, ranked the U.S. at a disappointing 30th position with a score of … Read more
The U.S. financial landscape remains the largest and most influential in the world, yet its domestic retirement system is struggling to keep pace with global standards. In the 2025 Mercer Pension Index, the United States ranked 30th out of 52 evaluated countries, securing a modest C+ rating with a score of 61.1. This ranking highlights … Read more
The U.S. Retirement Ranking: Scoring Only 61.1 Points – What’s Holding America Back? The 2025 Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index evaluates 52 national retirement income systems across three core pillars: adequacy (how much retirees receive), sustainability (whether the system can keep paying benefits), and integrity (how trustworthy the system is). The United States earned … Read more