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

Daydreaming about retiring at 65? Use this checklist to see if you are ready.

Retirement at 65 is often treated as a fixed milestone, yet the amount you need at that age varies sharply depending on how you live and how long you live. A household that owns a modest home outright ...

In many states in the South and Midwest, lower housing costs make it possible to retire with $1 million or less.

Wondering how much it costs to retire in every state? Here are the latest numbers, including the annual cost of living and ...

Hitting 65 is a significant milestone, and it's not one to be overlooked. You're now at the age where your retirement plan will be put to the test as you begin to take Social Security, pull from your ...

Learn how much the average person receives in Social Security at age 65 and explore strategies to maximize benefits and manage financial challenges.

Everyday living costs play a major role in how much money you need to retire. A new state-by-state analysis from personal finance website GOBankingRates shows that the estimated total savings needed ...

You may think of your work life in two distinct eras: the years you climbed the career ladder and the golden years of retirement, when the only climbing you need to do is on an afternoon hike. But you ...

It’s happening now. We’re in the midst of the long-predicted expansion of the 65-and-older population. Due to a combination of baby boomers reaching retirement age and an increase in life expectancies ...

As retirement approaches, many wonder how much savings they’ll need — especially if they plan to retire at 65 instead of the full retirement age of 67. A common rule of thumb is $1 million, but ...