F&G survey finds 51% of pre-retirees plan to semi-retire
FG•F&G’s October 15, 2026, survey found 51% of pre-retirees plan to semi-retire, while 51% expect to retire later than originally planned, up from 45% in 2025.
1. Retirement plans shift
F&G’s survey found 75% of pre-retirees have considered or are delaying retirement, up from 70% in 2025. While 51% plan to semi-retire, 60% view retirement as a gradual transition; among respondents aged 50 and older, 75% preferred financial certainty and predictable income over investment growth potential.
