For decades, Generation X earned a reputation as the pragmatic generation.

They were the first 401(k) generation, starting in the workforce as traditional pensions gave way to defined-contribution plans

They learned early that retirement security would largely be up to them

They saved, invested and have weathered bull markets and crises along the way

Conventional wisdom suggested that these investors would continue working well into their 60s, maximizing earnings, growing career status, and steadily building retirement assets.

Yet, something interesting appears to be happening.

From just $107.88 $24.99 for Kiplinger Personal Finance

Become a smarter, better informed investor.…