For those in their mid-40s and early 50s who reported having retirement accounts in 2022, the median balance was $115,000.

The average Social Security check ranges from $1,814 to $2,196 by state, but higher payments don't always mean an easier ...

Understanding how your retirement savings stack up to your peers' could help you see if you need to step up your investing.

The average 401(k) balance for someone in their 60s was $568,040 as of June 2025. The median, though, was far less: $188,792.

The idea of retiring with a $1 million nest egg has been sold as the finish line for decades—but for most retirees, that number is out of reach. Data from the Federal Reserve's Survey of Consumer ...

56% of Baby Boomers expect to work until 70 or beyond but the average retirement age is 65 for men and 63 for women. 43% of Boomers expect Social Security as their primary income source but it ...

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 Nov. 18 by ...

View post: The No. 1 Transfer Recruit in the Country Announces Decision Fidelity reveals average 401(k) balances by age group for 2025. Experts advise early saving, regular contributions, rebalancing, ...

One of the many upsides to living in the 21st century is that average life expectancies are higher than ever before, and so people who make it to retirement age can expect to enjoy many more years of ...

The government provides a comprehensive view of consumer finances, examining net worth. Fidelity has a keener focus on 401(k) and IRA balances. If you are trying to figure out if you are on track, ...

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 ...