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: ...

You might also reevaluate your budget to trim spending and ramp up savings, as well as commit any windfalls, such as your tax refund, to your retirement account. If you are having a hard time finding ...

Less than 3% of Americans have $1 million in retirement accounts, far fewer than most people expect. Here's what the data ...

In a research paper, BlackRock outlined how incorporating private-equity investments in a target-date fund could add 50 basis ...

Since 2002, the average retirement age has ranged from 59 to 62, according to Gallup. Going back further, the average retirement age was 57 in 1991, 58 in 1992, and 57 again in 1993.

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 ...

Vanguard’s “How America Saves” report on the state of 401(k) participation is now in its 24th year, and for the moment, all ...

Those who clock out of the workforce and choose to call Texas home might find that there are some pros and cons, but the ...

The average retirement age of American workers is creeping steadily up, according to a new report from a prominent economist. And that trend invites a question: ...

Retirement account balances dipped in the first quarter, but people kept socking away money for their golden years, according ...