Data from Vanguard's 2024 How America Saves report shows that in 2023, the average account balance for Vanguard defined contribution plans held by people ages 55-64 was $244,750.

Federal Reserve data show how much Americans ages 18–34 have saved for retirement, how participation in retirement plans is ...

In addition, retiring at 55 gives you the flexibility to make major lifestyle changes that can save you money in the long run ...

Retiring at age 55 could have a positive impact on your quality of life and potentially even save you money. Here’s why.

For most people, retirement is synonymous with Social Security. As of 2024, the typical retirement age is 64 for men and 62 ...

A 23% benefit cut, retroactive payments, and new tax rules may impact when you should claim Social Security. These five ...

As the new year begins, savings have hit unprecedented levels, but rising health care costs and growing poverty make ...

According to findings from the Nationwide Retirement Institute, younger workers are starting to save earlier, engaging more actively with their workplace retirement plans, and planning for market ...

But if you retire early, perhaps at age 45, and live to the age of 78, your retirement is 33 years. If you retire a few years ...

Approximately 40% of Social Security beneficiaries continue to work after claiming their benefits, indicating that, in many cases, Social Security benefits are insufficient to cover the total cost of ...

Social Security's rules are quietly shifting again in 2026, and this time the change is permanent. The full retirement age is ...

Thinking about claiming your Social Security benefits? You need to know your 'full retirement age,' which affects the ...