Social Security has just turned 90, and it's a vital program, lifting some 22 million people above the poverty line, per the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. An eye-opening 56% of respondents ...

Chicago's average life expectancy bounced back to 78.7 years in 2023, nearly hitting its prepandemic peak—though large gaps remain between races and neighborhoods, according to the city health ...

In retirement, overall spending tends to decrease with age. This phenomenon often occurs due to factors such as no longer having mortgage payments or car loans that get paid off over time, along with ...

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 much of life, your spending tends to increase. As you get older and you advance in your career, you often have more money to spend and also more responsibilities, like paying a mortgage, car loans ...

If you're a Social Security enthusiast (there must be some!), you may know that as of July, the average monthly Social Security retirement benefit was $2,007, or about $24,000 for the year. But you ...

Nicknamed God’s influencer, Carlo, who died at age 15, used technology to express his religious beliefs. The church sees him as a way to connect to the young. By Elisabetta Povoledo Reporting from ...

Japan remains the world’s oldest country in 2025, with an average age of 48.9 years. The nation’s aging population is driven by decades of low birth rates and high life expectancy. Japan’s demographic ...

Be sure you understand the difference between average and median numbers. When it comes to 401(k) balances, both average and median numbers seem low. It's best to aim for a much fatter nest egg. The ...

Be sure you understand the difference between average and median numbers. When it comes to 401(k) balances, both average and median numbers seem low. It's best to aim for a much fatter nest egg.