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Here's the average 401(k) balance of 53-year-old Americans (how do you stack up?)

At age 53, you're still a long way out from retirement, but you're starting to run out of time to course correct if you've gotten behind on retirement savings. Put another way, you're at the exact ...

11 Signs You're Wealthier Than The Average Retiree

Many retirees might feel unsure about their retirement savings, but there are ways to see if you are faring better ...

I was laid off at 61 and approved for Social Security, but a high-paying job offer came in. Should I go back to work?

She was approved for Social Security, and then, just before she gave her notice, was laid off. Her severance package covered ...
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12 States With the Highest Average Retirement Savings

Americans have about a year's worth of their current annual income saved in tax-advantaged accounts, SmartAsset reports.

3 reasons to retire at 62 with $1.5M or less that most experts don’t mention. You may be more financially secure than you think

Most Americans consider $1.26 million to be the “magic number.” ...

Surprisingly, Dave Ramsey Tells 40-Year-Old Couple With $86,000 Debt They’ll “Still Become Multimillionaires”

A caller on a March 2026 episode of The Dave Ramsey Show asked whether her nearly-40-year-old husband should invest more than 15% of their income given their late start on retirement savings. The ...