According to a recent survey released by Ubiquity Retirement + Savings — a leading fintech company whose mission is to help every small business employee save for retirement — 80% of Americans say that saving for retirement is critically important. However, only 56% of Americans actually are. National Retirement Security Week, held during the third week in October, is a dedicated effort to raising awareness and helping individuals take concrete steps towards a secure retirement. The weeklong observance was initiated in 2006 after U.S. Senators Gordon Smith (R-OR) and Kent Conrad (D-ND) introduced a resolution for its creation. Beyond elevating public knowledge on the subject, those leading National Retirement Security Week (October 18-24 this year) encourages employees to speak to a retirement plan consultant or expert, and participate in an employer-sponsored retirement plan if available.