Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility

Report: Saving for retirement easier in Lexington County

Staff Report //October 5, 2018//

Report: Saving for retirement easier in Lexington County

Staff Report //October 5, 2018//

Listen to this article

Lexington County ranks in the top 10 best counties to save for retirement in South Carolina, according to a study from financial technology company SmartAsset.

Factors used in the study included paycheck friendliness, 401(k) plan performance, public pension plan performance and number of financial advisors per capita.

Lexington finished sixth overall with a retirement index of 20.39%. Lancaster County finished first with an index of 20.62%. Richland County finished ninth overall in the state with 19.59% and Edgefield finished 10th at 19.56%

Lexington’s highest category ranking among top 10 counties was second in paycheck friendliness at 33.13%.

-