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Tom Cotton: The typical American aged 55 to 62 has only about $14,500 in savings.

On the recordApril 4, 2017
The typical American aged 55 to 62 has only about $14,500 in savings.
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Tom Cotton
Republican · Arkansas

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Tom Cotton points out alarming retirement savings statistics.

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