Silent Generation Positive About Retirement Income

Metlife published results of a survey they conducted with pre-retirees and retirees age 59-71. They call this group the "silent generation." Here are a few of the findings from the survey that most interested me:

• There's a correlation between having guaranteed income (annuities and pensions) and comfort level. Over half have some of their assets in annuities.
  
• Most feel they have enough money to live comfortably through age 85.
• Few feel that leaving an inheritance is important.
• Most overestimate income and underestimate expenses.