Discover how much the average middle-class household spends on healthcare after age 65—and why planning ahead is more ...

While waiting until at least age 67 can result in more monthly income, the reality is that the average middle-class retiree takes Social Security earlier.

On average, an 80-year-old receives $2,006.20 per month in Social Security retirement benefits, according to Social Security Administration (SSA) data, as of December 2024. In comparison, the average ...

For the average retiree, spending tends to be relatively modest, given that many people do not have enough retirement income to support lavish spending. Only half of retirees feel like they built a ...

The average monthly Social Security retirement benefits for a 62 year old equals $1,341.61 versus $2,148.12 for 70 year olds, according to Social Security Administration (SSA) data. However, there’s ...