When discussing the topic of retirement, we often look at how to ensure that one has sufficient financial resources to live one's desired lifestyle in one's golden years. One scenario rarely discussed.
For middle-class folks who plan to retire earlier than the average age of 67, you need to be strategically prepared to afford retirement because you'll be paying for a longer stretch of years than the.
You might expect your expenses to decrease with retirement and, according to statistics from the Department of Labor, that's true. The average American age 65 and up spends just $57,818 each year..
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the average American retiree 65 years and older spends $52,141 a year, or $4,345 a month. However, the cost of living depends on many factors,.
The U.S. House Budget Committee is facing heat for passing a bill to establish a bipartisan fiscal commission that aims to solve the federal government's budget problem without specifically protecting.