Quick Summary The average retired household in the U.S. brings in about $2,302 a month, but where you live makes a major difference. Some states average well above $3,000 a month, while others sit ...

Retirement planning can feel like a balancing act, especially with the cost of living still climbing and interest rates fluctuating. And, with other hurdles like stock market volatility still looming, ...

Retirees tend to spend less money the older that they get, on average. Here's a look at how much the average middle-class retiree spends monthly at age 80.

The average Social Security check ranges from $1,814 to $2,196 by state, but higher payments don't always mean an easier retirement. Here's where your dollar goes furthest.

In one of every four large American cities, a family can earn six figures and still feel broke. That’s the takeaway from an analysis by LendingTree, the personal finance site, which measured monthly ...

Social Security benefits change according to your past and present income, as well as the age at which you began claiming ...

Four factors are used by the Social Security Administration to calculate your monthly retired-worker benefit. Claiming age plays a big role in monthly payout variance by age. An extensive study ...