Self-Employed Workers Are More Confident About Retirement, but Shouldn't Be

Self-employment brings greater freedom and flexibility in your professional life -- and often a larger paycheck, too. This in turn gives many self-employed workers a more positive outlook on their future, including retirement, but this confidence might be a little misplaced.

Nearly two-thirds of self-employed workers are confident that they can retire comfortably, according to a recent Transamerica study, with 24% saying they are very confident about their plans. But their account balances tell a different story.

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