It's important to know how to handle an earlier retirement than planned.

Age 59 is a financial milestone as it marks the transition between retirement saving and strategizing distributions.

The average 401(k) balance for someone in their 60s was $577,454 as of November 2025. The median, though, was far less: $186,902. Learn how to catch up in this decade if your savings aren’t where you ...

Americans ages 55 to 64 have a median 401(k) balance of $95,642. Workers over 50 can contribute an extra $8,000 annually to 401(k)s. Those aged 60 to 63 can add $11,250. Delaying Social Security until ...