Key Takeaways Americans ages 55-64 hold an average of $8,000 in savings—more than most of their younger peers, but less than their older counterparts. Financial experts emphasize that retirement may ...

Key Points With a 401(k), you could face an early withdrawal penalty for removing funds before turning 59 1/2. Under certain ...

With one spouse retiring early in life and an eight-year age gap, consideration should be given to the survivorship components for each of their defined benefit pensions, Ms. Guenther says. Sid’s ...

Republican tax cuts and immigration crackdowns have deepened Social Security’s crisis. How to fix it without punishing working Americans.

Planned changes to Social Security’s disability program could leave hundreds of thousands of older blue-collar workers ...

In France, 21% of people aged 55-61 struggle to find work but are unable to retire. Women, who suffer more from societal ...

It’s a good idea to assume you'll need to save 10 times your final salary by the time you’re 67. So, if you are making ...

Retiring in the next decade or so? This 8-step checklist helps you shore up your finances, cut costs and maximize Social ...

Discover how much you need to retire early and smart investment strategies to achieve it. Click for more on a strategy and ...

But median retirement balances often matter more than the average, since averages can be skewed by the very highest balances.

The COLA announcement matters to about 68 million Social Security beneficiaries, especially the estimated 39% of retirees who rely solely on Social Security for all of their income, according to the ...

While Social Security is an important source of income in retirement, most Americans lack basic knowledge of the program and ...