Social Security covers just 30% of older Americans' income on average, new data shows. Here's how wages, pensions, and savings fill the rest, and why that matters for your retirement…
Elizabeth Daniels
Dr. Oz says working one extra year could add 3 trillion dollars to the economy and shore up Medicare and Social Security. Economists and retirement data suggest it's not that…
Carlos Price
Retirement savings for Americans in their late 30s and early 40s just hit a decade low. Here is what the numbers reveal about planning at 45, 55 and 65.
Elizabeth Daniels
Most people plan to retire at 65, but the median actual retirement age is 62. Here's what that gap can cost in savings, health coverage, and Social Security benefits.
Peter Simmons
Most retirees lean on far more than Social Security checks. New data shows wages, pensions, and investments make up 70% of income for older Americans, even as reliance on benefits…
Elizabeth Daniels
The right retirement gift matches the retiree's next chapter, not their old job title. Here's how to choose one that actually gets used.
Carlos Price
Retirement age isn't one number. Here's how Social Security, Medicare, pensions, and 401(k) rules each define it differently, and what that means for your payout.
Carlos Price
A plain guide to how retirement calculators work, what inputs they need, and how to compare the different types before trusting the number they give you.
Carlos Price
Florida isn't the cheapest warm weather retirement option. Nine states, from Arkansas to Georgia, let retirees keep the sunshine while needing a smaller nest egg after Social Security.
Carlos Price
Medicare covers you anywhere, but where you retire still shapes your care. See which 15 U.S. cities rank highest for healthcare access, hospital quality, and Medicare performance.
Carlos Price
Most Americans 75 and older have little or nothing saved in retirement accounts. Here's how Social Security, pensions, and aging alone shape their finances.
Peter Simmons
Your Social Security check size, not your state, drives how much you need saved. See how claiming age and earnings history can swing your retirement nest egg by hundreds of…
Elizabeth Daniels
Nine western towns made a national retirement ranking for 2026, offering affordable homes and tax perks, but some come with tradeoffs in healthcare access and cultural amenities.
Peter Simmons