Based on the 4% rule, you could safely withdraw just $12,000 a year from this nest egg, which is woefully inadequate for any ...

It suggests withdrawing 4% of your nest egg in your first year of retirement, adjusting for inflation in subsequent years. (There are other withdrawal strategies to consider, by the way.) So taking ...

The average working baby boomer in the U.S. has saved a significant yet varying amount for retirement, as highlighted in ...

It's important to save well for your senior years. Your mid-40s to mid-50s are a good time to assess your nest egg and make sure you're happy with it. If not, there are steps you can take to catch up.

Here’s a closer look at the boomers’ financial state — and what it takes to get ahead on the path to financial freedom. Must Read. Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a ...

See how retirement ages and savings timelines stack up across states, plus which places make it hardest or easiest to step away from work.

See how your savings stack up against typical Americans your age—and discover smart strategies for strengthening your ...

In a nutshell, the sooner you plan to retire, the more you should have saved by 60. Fidelity suggests that the average ...