Turning 62 is a major milestone because it's the first year you can claim Social Security and may be the moment retirement ...

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

Survey data shows how retirement savings differ by age, including how many Americans have accounts and how much they’ve saved. See how you compare to others your age.

Retirement is often framed as the reward after decades of work. The alarm clock goes quiet, the schedule opens up, and time ...

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 ...

The average retirement savings is $339,940. Americans think they will need $1.26 million to retire. While the average retirement savings probably won’t provide enough income for most people to retire, ...

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 ...

Social Security won’t be enough for many to get through retirement — yet many Americans are relying heavily (or solely) on it ...

Retirement is not coming as quickly for many Americans. In fact, new data from the Center for Retirement Research shows the average retirement age is now around three years later than it was in the ...

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 ...

After four years of losing ground under President Biden, retirement plans have made a big after-inflation comeback this year.