Key Takeaways Middle class workers in their 50s have a median of $112,000 saved for retirement—and nearly half expect to work past 65 or never fully retire.Many savers didn't start out with a lot—they ...

Avoid these common mistakes and learn valuable strategies for middle-class retirees to help optimize Social Security benefits for a secure future.

Most retirement advice is written for people who make six figures or more. But what about the middle-class families earning $50,000 to $100,000 who make up the backbone of America? They need a ...

However, you won’t need to save nearly as much if you’re planning to draw these benefits. On the high end, a retiree in Minnesota would need $705,255 in savings while retirees in Missouri would need ...

The American dream of a comfortable retirement is becoming harder to achieve for millions of middle-class workers. Where previous generations could rely on pensions and predictable income, today's ...

Submitted/Scott Sandell – In a world flooded with sales pitches, quick fixes, and financial jargon, Scott Sandell stands out as an educator on a mission. Since founding the Arizona branch of the ...

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- More than six in 10 people in the American middle class cite enjoying life (63%) and being healthy and fit (61%) as top priorities in life, according to ...

Joel Barjenbruch is a firm believer in the pursuit of knowledge and being a lifetime student, and he finds it crucial to leverage his studious mind in aiding his community. He has transformed this ...

Six lucky Learning in Retirement members won attendance prizes at the Summer Membership Meeting on July 16. The prizes are vouchers that members can redeem for classes they are interested in taking ...

MARIETTA – Nine new classes are in the fall lineup at the Institute for Learning in Retirement at Marietta College. Classes are held in Thomas Hall Room 124 at Marietta College and one also is ...

It’s a win-win for the middle class to consider retiring in the South. These states offer great weather, plenty of recreational activities and a relatively low cost of living for your retirement years ...