The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) regularly publishes data on the income and expenses of Americans by age group. For retirees, data is divided into two categories: ages 65 to 74, and ages 75+.

There’s no specific data source that lists exactly how much upper-class retirees spend monthly at age 70. However, using data from the consumer expenditures reports issued annually by the U.S. Bureau ...

Wondering where you land on the economic spectrum? It can be tricky to pin down whether you consider yourself middle class, lower class or something else entirely. Using income alone to define "class" ...

This article follows the Direct Message methodology, designed to cut through the noise and reveal the deeper truths behind the stories we live. Think your six-figure pay packet automatically catapults ...

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) regularly publishes data on the income and expenses of Americans by age group. For retirees, data is divided into two categories: ages 65 to 74, and ages 75+.

Social Security is a vital source of income for many retired Americans. More than 57 million Americans over age 65 received benefits as of May 2025, according to the Social Security Administration ...

Find out how much the average upper-class retiree spends each month at age 81—and what those costs reveal about aging, lifestyle and financial planning.

This article follows the Direct Message methodology, designed to cut through the noise and reveal the deeper truths behind the stories we live. Ever wondered where your paycheck really puts you on ...

The average monthly Social Security retirement benefits for a 62 year old equals $1,341.61 versus $2,148.12 for 70 year olds, according to Social Security Administration (SSA) data. However, there’s ...