There are many institutions in place to help ensure that aging out of a consistent paycheck is far from a death sentence for ...

A $56,680 median annual income comes out to $4,723 per month. This isn't a lot to live on, especially if you live in some of ...

We break down the average Social Security payment and 401(k) balance for a 65-year-old. See what the typical monthly ...

Data from the Fed shows how common retirement savings are among older Americans and the average amounts they report.

Retirement planning is built on projections, but averages shape your financial reality. It’s not enough to know how much you need; you benefit from understanding how your financial picture compares to ...

That's especially true when you examine median figures instead of average figures. In your late 50s? Then retirement may be ...

The average 401(k) balance between the ages of 45 and 54 is about $189,000, according to Vanguard. How do your savings ...

It's considerably less than the overall average, as well as less than the amount people who waited longer to claim benefits are getting.

Spending for the average retiree gradually declines by more than 30% between ages 60 and 85, according to a new J.P. Morgan report. Retirement spending is dynamic, with 60% of new retirees seeing ...