MoneyWatch: Bear market causes Americans to lose trillions in retirement savings

MoneyWatch: Bear market causes Americans to lose trillions in retirement savings

MoneyWatch: Bear market causes Americans to lose trillions in retirement savings

The rising cost of consumer goods coupled with the stock market’s decline is taking a devastating toll on Americans’ retirement plans. This year’s sell-off erased more than $3 trillion in value in retirement savings alone. John Leer, chief economist at Morning Consult, spoke with CBS News’ Michelle Miller and Elaine Quijano about the affect on Americans’ retirement plans.