Survey data shows how retirement savings differ by age, including how many Americans have accounts and how much they’ve saved. See how you compare to others your age.

Data from the Fed shows how common retirement savings are among older Americans and the average amounts they report.

Claiming benefits at age 67 may be too early for some and too late for others.

Social Security beneficiaries can claim as early as the age of 62, but can also wait until 70. Filing for retirement benefits at different ages results in payments of different sizes. Most ...

Is claiming Social Security early and receiving more checks for longer better than waiting to claim for a higher benefit?

Most Americans think the ideal retirement age is sometime in their 60s, but Generation Z says it should be earlier Members of Gen Z say the ideal retirement age is 59, even though they don't expect to ...

Experts weigh in on how to decide when to claim Social Security benefits and whether it’s smart to accelerate that timeline ...

In 2026, there are some significant changes to Social Security. Whether you’re thinking about retiring next year or just trying to plan ahead, it’s important to stay on top of the new rules affecting ...