Retirement

The average 401(k) balance is a tenth of what a middle-class person would need to maintain their lifestyle, one expert says.

Today, nearly a third of Japan's population is over the age of 65. Compared to how much wealthy nations' populations will age in the coming decades though, Japan "is only the tip of the iceberg" says New York Times journalist Lauren Leatherby.

A new law set to go into effect next year would allow you to double your money when you pay student loans.

The details on this savings tactic and how it’s changing in 2024.

A new book lays out how to align finances and personal goals so you can enjoy aging.

The trust fund supplementing income taxes could run dry within 10 years. Dennis Jansen of Texas A&M suggests reforms.

People in that age group have less time left to earn or save money for retirement and have had more time to accrue debt.

In 2021, the Istanbul Political Research Institute found that 12% of Turks over 65 were still working, in part because pensions are not adequate.

More than a million people have taken to the streets across France since President Emmanuel Macron forced through legislation raising the retirement age from 62 to 64.

Some schools are creating college programs for adults who've finished one career — and may want to use their past experience to give back to their communities.