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

You can, technically, retire whenever you like, but the age you do it at can have a big impact on collecting Social Security benefits.

Despite higher wages and more accessible retirement plans, the average retirement age has hardly moved over the past 60 years. For men, the average age of retirement is 65, essentially unchanged over ...

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

The ideal retirement savings at age 60 depends on who you ask. Fidelity says that you should aim to have eight times your salary saved by 60. Factors such as your planned retirement age and spending ...

Choosing the right age to retire is crucial, since once you leave the workforce, you may not be able to return. If you decide to go back to work, you'll likely have to find a new job, possibly at a ...

The latest 2025 data shows a sharp divide in retirement readiness for Americans in their 60s. The average 401(k) balance is about $568,040, but the median is only $188,792, while Fidelity lists ...

More than 50% of current retirees admit that they didn't account for taxes in retirement while planning, according to a 2025 survey from the Nationwide Retirement Institute, and close to 60% say they ...