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.

Many Americans in their peak earning years worry about being able to afford retirement. Here are some strategies to make sure ...

Three-quarters of Americans say it is hard to keep up with bills and save for retirement at the same time, with 43% saying it is “very hard,” a survey finds. According to results of the BlackRock ...

I'm 50 and quit my job to take care of my parents. I only have $60K for retirement because I drained most of my 401 (k). Is ...

A new report on retirement savings paints a worrisome picture: Fewer workers are saving, and only top earners are increasing their contributions from year to year. The analysis, released yesterday by ...

With all of the day-to-day expenses of life, putting money away for retirement can be challenging. Over 60% of adults ages 50 and older worry that they haven’t saved up enough to live comfortably in ...

Living paycheck-to-paycheck is a reality for 42% of surveyed Generation X, Millennial and Generation Z workers. According to the 2025 Goldman Sachs Asset Management Retirement and Survey and Insights ...

Starting to save for retirement at 50 isn't optimal, but all is certainly not lost. If you're able to max out a 401(k) for the next 17 years, you may be able to squeeze out $1 million in savings. If ...

The employees questioned for the survey had at least $5,000 in assets in their current account. Gen X comprised 36% of the employee respondents, followed by millennials (32%), baby boomers (16%) and ...

A lot of people don't realize how badly they need retirement savings until they start reading up on Social Security. Only then do they learn that those monthly benefits will only replace about 40% of ...

Retirement savings can serve as a key indicator of financial stability, reflecting not only a household's ability to set aside money but also shaping retirement timelines and broader workforce and ...

Peter Gratton, Ph.D., is a New Orleans-based editor and professor with over 20 years of experience in investing, risk management, and public policy. Peter began covering markets at Multex (Reuters) ...