See how much the average retiree spends each month on housing, food, healthcare, and more, plus what these real-world costs ...

It's actually a lot harder than you think.

One in five Americans over the age of 50 doesn’t have any retirement savings, according to a survey by the AARP (1). And even ...

Ever wonder what your neighbor down the street actually shells out each month now that they've stopped working? I mean, really, when we talk about retirement spending, most of us are flying blind.

Are your savings on track?

Peter Gratton, Ph.D., is a New Orleans-based editor and professor with over 20 years of experience in investing, risk management, and public policy. Peter began covering markets at Multex (Reuters) ...

Social Security is a major source of income for 75 Americans. How far does your check go? See averages by age and gender, how its calculated and making the most of your money. Updated for 2026.

How should a retirement portfolio be designed for a retiree? It’s a fairly common question, but it rests on a shaky assumption. The biggest of them all is that there is such a thing as an average ...

Recent research reveals retirees withdraw just 2.1% of their savings annually—about half the amount experts recommend. Here's what the data shows.

You can gauge whether you’re on track for retirement by using simple methods instead of confusing spreadsheets Retirement readiness depends not just on how much you save, but on what kind of lifestyle ...