Many Americans in their 40s and 50s are checking their 401(k) savings as retirement feels closer. Average balances rise with age, but most people still fall short of early retirement needs. Experts ...

Social Security benefits remain taxable on federal income tax returns. But many older adults can save money with new enhanced ...

The reality is sobering: The average 401 (k) balance of a Gen Xer is about $190,000, while the average balance for Boomers ...

Retiring at 60 with $1.5 million sounds comfortable until you realize Medicare doesn’t begin until 65. That five-year gap ...

Discover how 401(k) balances in your 40s and 50s stack up and learn smart strategies to grow savings, such as catch-up ...

Eight states still tax Social Security in 2026. See which states do, the income thresholds that trigger taxes, and when ...

Financial wake-up calls after 55 can feel intimidating, but they’re also a chance to take control and make intentional ...

For Americans ages 45 to 54, the median 401(k) balance is just $67,769 according to Vanguard’s How America Saves Report. This ...

Retiring at 55 with $490,000 saved and an $80,000 salary is not a fantasy, but the numbers are tighter than many people ...