It's taboo to ask a person how much money they have, but we all want to know where we stand; here's some of the latest data.

Whether you are already retired or just starting to save, these age and state income averages provide a critical reality ...

How much will you need to retire, how much does the average person have saved and how does your nest egg stack up? The 2025 ...

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How much do you have saved for your retirement? Obviously, the answer depends on everything from your financial situation to retirement goals. And, another consideration? Your age. As an example, ...

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 ...

Those who work long, high-paying careers can receive thousands of dollars above the average Social Security benefit.

The average 401(k) balance for someone in their 60s was $568,040 as of June 2025. The median, though, was far less: $188,792. Learn how to catch up in this decade if your savings aren’t where you want ...

See how much the average 65-year-old has saved for retirement, plus practical strategies to catch up if you're behind or ...

The average monthly Social Security benefit works out to just under $16,100 annually. There's over a $250 difference in the average benefit between men and women at age 62. Claiming benefits at 62 ...

For those born in 1959, 2025 is the last year their full retirement age will be 66. Increases will continue until the age of ...

Few decisions are as important as deciding when you want to claim Social Security as you approach retirement. It's a decision that will permanently affect your monthly benefit, altering how your ...