New Study Found That Women Outlive Men by 5.1 Years on Average, Costing $182,000 More in Retirement
Women in the United States live approximately 5.3 years longer than men on average—81.1 years compared to 75.
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Fact Check: Is a Reverse Mortgage a Safe Retirement Strategy? Here’s What the Data Says
Is a reverse mortgage a safe retirement strategy? The data suggests it can be for the right homeowner in the right circumstances, but it comes with...
Retirement Fraud Crisis Explained in One Statistic That Will Shock You
One statistic from recent federal data will likely make you reconsider everything you think you know about retirement security: reports of seniors losing...
At Least 1 in 3 Americans Will Face a Retirement Income Gap of More Than $300,000
Most Americans face a critical retirement income shortfall, though the exact gap varies by individual circumstances.
New Study Found That 70% of Americans Will Need Some Form of Long-Term Care in Retirement
A groundbreaking study from the TIAA Institute has confirmed what financial experts have long warned: 70% of Americans aged 65 and older will need some...
Fact Check: Is $1 Million Really Enough to Retire On? At a 4% Withdrawal Rate, It Generates Only $40,000 a Year
Whether $1 million is enough to retire on depends entirely on your situation, but the short answer is: it's tight, and often not enough on its own.
At Least 31% of Americans Between 55 and 64 Have Zero Retirement Savings
At least 31% of Americans between 55 and 64 years old have accumulated zero dollars in retirement savings—no 401(k), no IRA, no nest egg of any kind.
New Study Found That Women Retire With 30% Less in Savings Than Men Due to Wage and Career Gaps
Research reveals a stark reality: women retire with 39% less in savings than men, translating to a median difference of $47,000 ($44,000 for women versus...
Retirement Poverty Rate in 2026: The Numbers Are Worse Than You Think
Retirement poverty in 2026 has reached a breaking point. Fifteen percent of Americans age 65 and older now live in poverty according to the Supplemental...
At Least 38% of Americans Say They Plan to Retire Later Than Originally Planned
A significant portion of the American workforce is facing a difficult reality: nearly four in ten workers now expect to retire later than they originally...