Longitudinal changes in net worth by household income and demographic characteristics for the first three waves of the HRS

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to provide an initial examination of the first three waves of the HRS in terms of non-housing net worth by gender, education, race, religion, income, and age. The longitudinal data that is available for a sample of those who are nearing retirement or in retirement allows a picture of their financial condition to be drawn. Statistical analysis indicates that there is a difference in non-housing net worth by demographic characteristics and marital status for each wave of the HRS and between the waves.