The table below shows the approximate average Social Security checks for retirees by age and gender in 2026. It is based on ...

Even the youngest Gen Xers (born 1965 to 1980) have been in the workforce for decades. That has given them much more time to ...

Retirement accounts clawed back much of what was lost while highlighting how deeply policy shifts can hit workers’ savings.

Investment researchers have been playing around with the 4% rule, looking for ways that retirees can safely spend more on ...

The average retirement age of American workers is creeping steadily up, according to a new report from a prominent economist. And that trend invites a question: When will America's retirement age stop ...

A lot of people look forward to retiring so they don’t have to grind away at a job. But retirement can be a surprisingly ...

As the new year begins, savings have hit unprecedented levels, but rising health care costs and growing poverty make ...

Retirement ages vary across the country, but the bigger question is whether finances can cover the years ahead. Some states see workers step away in their early 60s. Others push closer to 65. But that ...

The average retirement account balance increased 10% in 2024, according to Vanguard's data. The "80% rule" can help you determine how much you'll need in retirement to maintain your lifestyle. Slight ...

Let's take a deep breath and step back from the daily news cycle, and take a look at recent trends in retirement patterns and what they are likely to look like going forward. Prior to the 1880s, men ...

Many retirees rely heavily on Social Security to make ends meet. According to a recent annual Gallup poll, 62% of retirees ...