The earliest age you can claim Social Security is also 62, but your benefit is lower than if you wait until full retirement age, which in 2025 is age 66 to 67. So if you were born in 1960 or later ...

Average retirement savings: mean vs median When there are wide variations in income and savings within a given group, as is the case in the U.S., it's essential to look at both kinds of averages ...

Social Security retirement age 2025 changes are hitting hard as millions of Americans face delays in claiming full benefits.

Everyone's eventual retirement situation — and current savings capability — is different (Image credit: LordHenriVoton / Getty Images) By Becca Stanek, The Week US published 9 June 2025 ...

While Vanguard's newly released "How America Saves" yearly report reveals that Americans' 401 (k) savings rates are at record highs — making up an average $148,153 balance and a median $38,176 balance ...

For the first time since Social Security’s creation 90 years ago, the full retirement age is set to hit 67 years old in 2026.

The IFS is recommending sweeping changes to private and state pensions to create a system 'fit for the next generation', ...

Retirement planning is a priority for many, and understanding the benefits of Social Security is critical. For those who choose to delay claiming their benefits until age 70, the r ...

OpenAI ChatGPT analyzed housing metrics, credit data, census tables, and more to decode how the age at which Americans sign ...