Dec 8, 2025 · Technology has entered the daily lives of the 50-plus demographic, making life easier and offering older adults more control and independence.

1 day ago · On average, Americans think they need $1.26 million to retire. The average retiree household spends about $60,000 a year. Here's what that means for your retirement planning.

Dec 9, 2025 · American voters keep getting older — and US economic policy keeps getting more biased in seniors’ favor. States across the country are shifting taxes from the old to the young.

Dec 4, 2024 · Like several other countries, nearly all adults age 65 and older in the U.S. have health coverage. But high out-of-pocket costs in the Medicare program may still make it more …

The reality of middle-class travel wealth for those over 65 sits somewhere between the glossy retirement brochures and the doom-and-gloom headlines about retirement crises.

Dec 10, 2025 · Over half of American households (54%) report having no dedicated retirement savings, according to the Federal Reserve's Survey of Consumer Finances (SCF).

Wealth inequality is an important determinant of inequality in wellbeing among older Americans. Households that accumulate more wealth can maintain higher levels of consumption through …

Jul 13, 2022 · Economy Inflation for Americans at each age Households under age 40 spend more of their budgets on items with the fastest-rising prices.

Sep 3, 2025 · Gen X is estimated to spend over $15 trillion globally in 2025, making them the highest spending generation due to financial responsibilities for children, aging parents, and …

At a glance Seniors age 65 and older can now take an additional $6,000 deduction on top of their standard or itemized deductions, based on changes from the One Big Beautiful Bill. The new …