Data Stories - Page 2
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How Americans' Bank Balances Stack Up by Age and Household Type
Federal Reserve data shows the typical U.S. household holds $8,000 in bank accounts, but balances differ sharply by age, relationship status, and education-raising questions about financial security and savings strategies
Median 401(k) Balances for Workers in Their 30s: What to Know
The typical 401(k) balance for Americans in their 30s is now $78,900, but competing financial demands and access to retirement plans can make saving a challenge for many in this age group
Where Retirees Find the Best Healthcare Access and Quality in 2026
Retirees face major differences in healthcare access and quality depending on where they live, even with standardized Medicare coverage. See which U.S. cities offer the strongest mix of hospital options and care ratings for older adults
How Much Households in Their 30s Really Spend Each Year
Households led by adults in their 30s now average $85,114 in annual spending, with housing and transportation accounting for nearly half of all expenses-reflecting a shift toward higher fixed costs and long-term financial obligations
How Income and Wealth Peak for Americans in Their Late 40s and Early 50s
Americans ages 45-54 report the highest median household income, but wide gaps persist by education and homeownership. See how your earnings and net worth compare-and why income alone doesn't tell the full story
Most Retirees Don't Rely on Social Security as Much as Surveys Claim
While many retirees say Social Security is their main income, federal tax data shows only 14% actually depend on it for 90% or more of their retirement income, revealing a gap between perception and reality
Baby Boomers Face Retirement With Record Debt Levels
A growing share of baby boomers are entering retirement with substantial debt, including mortgages and credit cards, raising new risks for fixed-income households as healthcare and living costs climb
How State-by-State Cost Gaps Reshape What Your Salary Can Buy
A $70,000 salary stretches much further in Oklahoma than in Hawaii or California. See how state-level cost differences can add or subtract thousands from your real spending power
Remote Work Is Raising Unemployment for Young College Graduates
A new Federal Reserve Bank of New York study finds remote work is responsible for most of the rise in joblessness among recent college grads, as employers hesitate to hire and train inexperienced workers outside the office
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