In many states in the South and Midwest, lower housing costs make it possible to retire with $1 million or less.

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Data from the Fed shows how common retirement savings are among older Americans and the average amounts they report.

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Find out how much the average middle-class retiree spends at age 65, 75 and 85.

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The years leading up to retirement can be tense. The prospect of no more paychecks and living off savings makes many soon-to-be retirees wonder what they can safely spend in that first year. According ...

Retirees face tough choices about their emergency funds as economic uncertainty impacts traditional planning.

Here are 5 ways retirees on a fixed income can save on senior essentials with a Costco membership.