Consumer News Are You Putting Off Saving For Retirement

How do your retirement savings compare by age? See the latest data.

It's taboo to ask a person how much money they have, but we all want to know where we stand; here's some of the latest data. Read More

Here's The Average Retirement Savings of 65-Year-Old Americans (How Do You Compare?)

See how much the average 65-year-old has saved for retirement, plus practical strategies to catch up if you're behind or continue growing your own nest egg. Read More

Are You Saving Too Much for Retirement? Know These Surprising Downsides

Sometimes, all that diligent saving can actually cause more financial harm than good, particularly when you’ve already hit your retirement savings targets. Profit and prosper with the best of expert ... Read More

More Americans are living paycheck to paycheck, putting retirement out of reach, report finds

Many Americans are eager to put money away for retirement, but that goal is increasingly out of reach because more workers are living paycheck to paycheck, a new Goldman Sachs study finds. Roughly 42% ... Read More

11 clear signs that your retirement fund is deficient

You might daydream about retirement, but actually planning and stashing away money can feel like a nightmare. Indeed, some people push it out of their periphery, instead focusing on short- and ... Read More

Dave Ramsey Says to Save 15% of Your Income for Retirement. Is That Enough?

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. So, what should you be saving to do that? Finance guru ... Read More

How Many People Really Save $1 Million for Retirement?

If you've ever scrolled through financial advice online, you've probably seen the same magic number pop up again and again: $1 million. That's the supposed "gold standard" for retirement that will buy ... Read More

The Secret Habit That Doubles Americans’ Retirement Savings

Saving for retirement is something every American needs to do, but not that many Americans are great at actually doing. In fact, according to the 2024 Northwestern Mutual Planning and Progress Study, ... Read More

3 mistakes to avoid when saving for retirement

Saving for retirement is one of the most important financial moves you might make. Once you stop working, you'll need a way to pay your bills. And Social Security alone won't cut it. If you earn an ... Read More

Do You Really Need 10X Your Salary Saved by Retirement, or Is That Just a Myth?

Fidelity recommends having 10 times your salary saved in time for retirement. A nest egg that large could buy you a pretty comfortable lifestyle. Before you follow that rule, think about your personal ... Read More

How to Save for Retirement While Still Paying Off Student Loans

Katharine Paljug is a financial writer and editor with over a decade of industry experience. Her writing has covered nearly every aspect of the financial world, from investing in forex to paying for ... Read More