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With the bull market continuing, more nonretirees believe that a 401(k) will be a major income source in their retirement.

Three-quarters of U.S. small-business owners believe they will have enough money to live comfortably if they retire, although half would continue working even if money were no object.

Most U.S. investors -- those with $10,000 or more saved -- are generally confident they have ample retirement savings, including 88% of retired investors and 76% of nonretired investors. Less than half, however, are "very" confident.

Thirty-one percent of nonretired U.S. adults predict they will retire after age 67 -- the maximum age for receiving full Social Security benefits -- while 23% plan on an early retirement, stopping before age 62.

When asked about 13 job aspects, U.S. workers remain most satisfied with their physical safety on the job, relations with coworkers, flexibility of hours and job security.

More than half of U.S. investors say it is critical to be debt-free in retirement, while a third say it is important but not critical. Investors who haven't retired yet are more likely than retirees to say being out of debt is critical.

On average, American nonretirees say they will retire at age 66, little changed in recent years. Those who are already retired did so on average at age 61.

Thirty-six percent of nonretired Americans expect Social Security to be a major source of their retirement funds, the high in Gallup's 15-year trend. More retirees, 59%, say they rely on Social Security as a major income source.

Twenty-six percent of investors in the U.S. are particularly well-positioned to benefit from the "snowball effect" of compound interest, saying that they started saving for their retirement before they turned 25.

Government and nongovernment employees are similarly satisfied with most aspects of their jobs, but government workers are much more likely to be satisfied with their retirement, health insurance and vacation benefits.