How Much TOTAL Income Do Retirees Receive | Age 65-74 Averages

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  • čas přidán 7. 01. 2024
  • This video discusses the average retiree's total income in the US across all income sources. This data comes from the newly released, October 2023, Survey of Consumer Finances (Federal Reserve Board). We cover mean and median income for those ages 65 to 74, and show you things you need to consider to adjust these numbers to your particular circumstances. We also provide limited information on retirement income in the US for those aged 75+.
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Komentáře • 169

  • @LisaSimplified
    @LisaSimplified Před 6 měsíci +57

    I'm sorry to hear you recently lost your fur baby. I said good bye to one of mine in Feb/2023 and I still miss her every day. Peace to you and your family.

    • @sactopyrshep
      @sactopyrshep Před 6 měsíci +11

      I’m so sorry. They do take a piece of your heart.

    • @edv1261
      @edv1261 Před 6 měsíci +6

      @@sactopyrshepthat is so true. All you can do is remember the good times the two of you spent together

    • @commonsense6967
      @commonsense6967 Před 6 měsíci +2

      I know what you mean. I lost my 17 year old purr machine that I adopted in 2006 last May. I so miss her!❤

  • @kathym7538
    @kathym7538 Před 6 měsíci +63

    Sorry for your loss, Geoffrey. Losing furry family members is so difficult.

    • @sissydreams7494
      @sissydreams7494 Před 6 měsíci +4

      I grieve for your baby, Ginger. It is such a hard and difficult path to follow, after they move on. Best to you and yours!

  •  Před 6 měsíci +20

    Sorry for your loss. I appreciate the work you do on these videos and the thoughtful content you provide.

  • @owggarage723
    @owggarage723 Před 6 měsíci +25

    Thanks for putting my income numbers in perspective. It appears that my income numbers reflect someone who quit school in the 5th grade. The numbers are quite "mean."
    After reflection, I will just have to wait to retire until 3 days AFTER I expire.😂

  • @KnightKrawler57
    @KnightKrawler57 Před 6 měsíci +12

    Very sorry for the loss of your fur baby, it’s never easy!😢😢😢

  • @mark7035
    @mark7035 Před 6 měsíci +10

    Sorry for your loss. Even though we know we’ll almost certainly outlive them, it’s always hard.

  • @harveyh3696
    @harveyh3696 Před 6 měsíci +9

    It's nice you had Ginger for 19 years. Longer than most.

  • @edv1261
    @edv1261 Před 6 měsíci +4

    I’m really sorry about loss. My son lost his golden retriever last year and it sure was hard when he left us. He had an awesome smile every time we met. I’m sure he is in heaven smiling and welcoming Ginger to paradise. Take care.

  • @brendadavis7322
    @brendadavis7322 Před 6 měsíci +6

    So sorry about Ginger. May her memory be a blessing 🕊️

  • @graywilliams_77.
    @graywilliams_77. Před 5 měsíci +144

    I think this is something I should do, but I've been stalling for a long time now. I don't really know which firm to work with; I feel they are all the same but it seems you’ve got it all worked out with the firm you work with so i surely wouldn’t mind a recommendation.

  • @jeffb.2469
    @jeffb.2469 Před 6 měsíci +7

    Sorry for your Loss. They are family, and no matter what your age, it hurts to lose them.

  • @lynnew6959
    @lynnew6959 Před 6 měsíci +4

    I’m so sorry you lost your sweet dog. It hurts so much when you lose a pet. Thanks for such an informative video.

  • @kahvac
    @kahvac Před 6 měsíci +8

    Another Holy Schmidt video ...........another thumbs up !

  • @daveclark6324
    @daveclark6324 Před 6 měsíci +9

    Thanks as always for the great information! Sorry for the loss of Ginger 😢

  • @barbaramanning337
    @barbaramanning337 Před 6 měsíci +2

    I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet girl, Ginger. It is so heart wrenching when we have to say good bye to them.

  • @backdoor5993
    @backdoor5993 Před 6 měsíci

    Very useful information, thank you!

  • @Hawkeye2001
    @Hawkeye2001 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I enjoy your videos. It helps put my situation into perspective. And gives me hope that all is well in my financial situation.

  • @PabloGarcia-iz4yl
    @PabloGarcia-iz4yl Před 6 měsíci

    You do helluva work. Always on point

  • @stevenj9970
    @stevenj9970 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Aww, Ginger was beautiful. So sorry for your loss. But now forever she will be here on your video....

  • @jimmyamico4713
    @jimmyamico4713 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Excellent, helpful & informative video Geoff…🇺🇸❤️⭐️🙏☮️😇

  • @Qrail
    @Qrail Před 6 měsíci +1

    Thank you for your information. It helps put everything in perspective.

  • @carolb6581
    @carolb6581 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Geoff, I’m so sorry for the loss of your fur baby. I can definitely relate to what you must be feeling. ~ Please know of my ongoing gratitude for all your lifesaving information within all your videos for us. 🥰

  • @chuck1728
    @chuck1728 Před 6 měsíci +4

    So sad. Sorry for your loss. Very interesting video tho'. I enjoyed the explanation.

  • @libbyjane700
    @libbyjane700 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Great video, as usual with interesting information. I am also so sorry to hear of your recent loss of your beloved dog, Ginger. It is never easy to say good bye to a family pet. As one who has traveled this road many times, I am sending you and your family big hugs.

  • @joec2114
    @joec2114 Před 6 měsíci +2

    😢 sorry for the loss of Ginger. We had a similar recent loss. Very thankful for memories..
    The information you provide has been tremendously helpful in prepping for retirement. Thank you.

  • @michaelfortney7510
    @michaelfortney7510 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Good info.

  • @toddgailboord6213
    @toddgailboord6213 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Thank you for your videos and we are sorry to hear about Ginger😢

  • @williammccaslin8527
    @williammccaslin8527 Před 6 měsíci

    Geoff sorry for your loss. We lost our boy after 15 yrs in Feb, an still feel it everyday. They are family members for sure. Thx for the vid Geoff

  • @Mexicobeanpole
    @Mexicobeanpole Před 6 měsíci +3

    I’m so sorry about Ginger. It’s always gut wrenching to lose your love bugs.❤❤

  • @mr88cet
    @mr88cet Před 6 měsíci +3

    Thanks, Jeff, and sorry to hear you lost Ginger. But hey, >18 years is pretty impressive for dogs; you obviously took fantastic care of her!

  • @dianeleatherwood55
    @dianeleatherwood55 Před 6 měsíci +4

    Thank you for the information. Sad to hear about Ginger. 😪

  • @anneellison8188
    @anneellison8188 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Sorry about your dog. That's so sad. But Happy New Year anyway Geoff!

  • @priola7587
    @priola7587 Před 6 měsíci +3

    My heartfelt condolences. Its so, so hard.

  • @HyggeHomestead
    @HyggeHomestead Před 4 měsíci +1

    So sorry for your loss. I am still grieving my furbaby that I lost 6 mons ago 😢

  • @bob_frazier
    @bob_frazier Před měsícem

    Great maps and overlays.

  • @robertcole6237
    @robertcole6237 Před 6 měsíci

    Thanks for the memories Ginger

  • @xlerb2286
    @xlerb2286 Před 6 měsíci +5

    I'm sorry for your loss. Unless you have pets you don't know how much it hurts.

  • @eleniderez860
    @eleniderez860 Před 6 měsíci +3

    So sorry for your loss 😢❤

  • @irishrover4658
    @irishrover4658 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Sorry about Ginger. We adopted seven and know how lost effects you. Remember the good times. Love your stuff.

  • @johncorpora3573
    @johncorpora3573 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Sorry for your loss ❤

  • @jwheeler62
    @jwheeler62 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Thank you for your presentations. Sorry for the loss of Ginger.

  • @SashaColors704
    @SashaColors704 Před 6 měsíci +3

    sorry for your loss - I know this is so very hard

  • @dipaknadkarni62
    @dipaknadkarni62 Před 6 měsíci +1

    The power of compounding and less waste.

  • @richardwturton7238
    @richardwturton7238 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I see that Michigan helmet on your shelf. You must be very happy today!!!

  • @stephen5147
    @stephen5147 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Men take notice! He wears the shirt & tie combo that looks better than any of the others.

  • @carolemurdoch8671
    @carolemurdoch8671 Před 6 měsíci

    Ginger looked like a sweetie pie! Condolences on her passing. 🙏🏻 It's always hard to let them go 🐾

  • @hjahansouz
    @hjahansouz Před 6 měsíci +2

    So sorry for your loss!

  • @anthonys5568
    @anthonys5568 Před 6 měsíci

    Nice background -- Go Blue!

  • @noreenn6976
    @noreenn6976 Před 6 měsíci +4

    So sorry for the loss of your furbaby Ginger

  • @tomj528
    @tomj528 Před 5 měsíci +1

    It's hard to imagine that these numbers mean much as a lot of it boils down to the income retirees CHOOSE to take. Everything from long term capital gains to IRA/401K distributions and more and this depends upon their "need of income" which is highly subjective. People like me have little need of such and taking additional income just results in additional taxes that we have no interest in culminating and increased income/spending gets in the way of long term tax planning.
    Condolences on your loss, I've been through it a few times and the worse part is how empty the house seems without their presence. A new companion is often the cure but too soon isn't good either as some time to reflect and mourn is needed. God bless you and your family.

  • @iamanempoweredone6064
    @iamanempoweredone6064 Před 6 měsíci +3

    I’m 68. I’ve been taking retirement since 65. Take home averages a month. My wife takes home about half that.

  • @Marc-js8rx
    @Marc-js8rx Před 6 měsíci +2

    First & foremost, my sincerest condolences for the loss of your Ginger. Eighteen years is a wonderful & blessed amount of time to build heartwarming memories, Steven! We lost our GSD at age 7 due to a rare & sudden blood cancer, so my sympathies are kind of blended with a degree of envy.
    Thanks for this most current batch of (Gross) Retirement Income for a household! Thanks to some foresight on my part a dozen years ago, I finally get to include a monthly Annuity check of $2,000 to our SS benefits. Makes a big difference, and greatly reduces the need to tap into our remaining nestegg of IRAs + investments for income.

  • @kwfannin
    @kwfannin Před 6 měsíci

    Beautiful Puppy. Sorry for your loss. It's hard to lose a true companion.

  • @michaeldufresne9428
    @michaeldufresne9428 Před 6 měsíci +3

    So sorry for the loss of your baby

  • @basementstudio7574
    @basementstudio7574 Před 6 měsíci +5

    Sorry about your doggie. That's always a tough loss.

  • @JerryM56
    @JerryM56 Před 6 měsíci +7

    It would be interesting to know what portion of the income included in this data comes from (1) pre-retirement work, (2) Roth conversions, and (3) RMDs. Those "income sources" may not be entirely used in the short term for expenses but simply reflect flows of cash in ways that are designated as "income".

    • @edennis8578
      @edennis8578 Před 6 měsíci +1

      He said below another comment that a lot of the income came from withdrawals from retirement accounts. I don't see how the comparison of income is that useful, in that case. Some people will withdraw a lot, but some will avoid withdrawing much at all. We have no way of knowing how much any of those people actually have.

    • @kwilliams2239
      @kwilliams2239 Před 6 měsíci

      It may not be accurate to two digits but one assumes that no one takes 100% of their IRA in one year. For those over 72, 4% or maybe the RMD may be decent numbers.
      The government could figure this out, of course.

  • @jeffklein602
    @jeffklein602 Před 6 měsíci +4

    Sorry for your loss.

  • @whoasuperhero
    @whoasuperhero Před 6 měsíci +1

    good schmidt.

  • @MichaelHoward-hk8md
    @MichaelHoward-hk8md Před 6 měsíci +5

    I have a $397k portfolio consisting of 33% S&P, 33% Total stock, and 33% international. I feels a need to focus on complete growth so I want 100% stocks, but does the SP500 and TSM overlap too much to make sense holding both?

  • @donnabremerman1423
    @donnabremerman1423 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Your video provided interesting data but all I can think about is Ginger. It is heartbreaking no matter how old our pets become and it is incredibly sad since you had Ginger for 19 years. It says a lot about you and your family. The love and care she received gave her a long and happy life. We never stop grieving over our 4-legged children but soon we are able to think about them with smiles instead of tears. 🐕‍🦺🐾

  • @j.patrickmoore9137
    @j.patrickmoore9137 Před 6 měsíci +2

    The mode income would be valuable if you go by a range. Most likely ranges of $5000 increments with a sufficiently large sample. Better than the mode would be the percentage of the sample group in each $5000 range.

  • @larrymccarthy2538
    @larrymccarthy2538 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Ginger had a good long run, we should all be so lucky RIP Ginger :(

  • @George_in_York_PA
    @George_in_York_PA Před 6 měsíci +1

    Retired Saver
    Retired at 57
    George from York, PA

  • @josephwetherall958
    @josephwetherall958 Před 6 měsíci

    I’m so sorry for your loss of Ginger. Their departure leaves such a great void in our hearts we are never prepared for.

  • @wildflower20102
    @wildflower20102 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Sorry to hear about Ginger 😢

  • @DJ-ll4mq
    @DJ-ll4mq Před 5 měsíci +1

    So sorry about your loss of Ginger. I had to euthanize Reggie, my 18yr old cat a couple of weeks ago. I truly sympathize. It's VERY hard. Thank you for all you do.

  • @valariebryant6856
    @valariebryant6856 Před 6 měsíci

    I am so sorry about your loss of Ginger. I have no doubt she was a gem and a treasure for your family. May she meet you again someday at the Rainbow Bridge. 💞

  • @Adair9800
    @Adair9800 Před 6 měsíci

    Interesting video, so I decided to subscribe to your channel. Have a data point that is off the very low end of these tables/charts. I know “somebody”, age 67. Retired 2 1/2 years ago and does not have any income, waiting until age 70 - SSI will begin at $52,092/year. Just living off savings and a brokerage account…actually up to now, just savings. Also doing Roth conversions every year. At age 72, pension of $97,426 will begin. Total income of $149,528 beginning at age 72, so that fits about in the middle of the study.
    Would be interesting to know if there have been any studies done that include these type of retirees, although I don’t know what would be measured, maybe size of brokerage account and cash balance. Not sure there would be any point. I think the study you cite is more worthwhile.

  • @anneard1674
    @anneard1674 Před 6 měsíci

    it was a real shock to learn survivors benefits for civil service workers is 1/2! however no costs go to 1/2, not taxes utilities, upkeep, insurance...etc

  • @kwilliams2239
    @kwilliams2239 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Why does activity level affect income? I can understand expenses down or up, even. I don't understand income going down. Perhaps non-inflation adjusted retirement?
    Sorry for your loss. Nineteen years is a long run and will make a special place in the heart.

  • @greensombrero3641
    @greensombrero3641 Před 5 měsíci

    bravo. love dogs too.

  • @offshorequest
    @offshorequest Před 6 měsíci

    Love your dog! I'm sure you miss her.

  • @suebee1540
    @suebee1540 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Sorry for your loss of your beloved Ginger.

  • @davidwild3888
    @davidwild3888 Před měsícem +1

    I'm not sure why anyone would want to take more than $89,999 yearly as any more would trigger an increase in Medicare payments.

  • @jeannebaker6905
    @jeannebaker6905 Před 5 měsíci

    When i graduated college and chose my lifework i chose to follow my heart and work at a nonprofit organization. I never regretted my choice but i never recieved any advice about the impact this would make on my long range financial wellbeing. I have no regrets but i didn't really understand what the impact would be.

  • @leisure057blank3
    @leisure057blank3 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Ohhh, so sorry about Ginger.

  • @marconi3142
    @marconi3142 Před 6 měsíci +1

    It would be great if you also shared 1, 2, and 3 standard deviations. Or gave top 30%, top 20%, etc.

    • @HolySchmidt
      @HolySchmidt  Před 6 měsíci +2

      I’d need to access the raw data for that. Let me see what I can do

  • @bethkrueger6789
    @bethkrueger6789 Před 6 měsíci

    So sorry for your loss.

  • @vinyl1Earthlink
    @vinyl1Earthlink Před 6 měsíci +1

    Some retirees do discuss money, quietly, among themselves. The richest guy I know is 74 and has an income of $640K. If I compare myself to him, I'm way behind!

  • @teresaangle-young974
    @teresaangle-young974 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Run free with the stars Ginger. 💔

  • @dreamgear
    @dreamgear Před 6 měsíci

    I might have missed it, but are these averages gross income or net (after taxes)? I'm thinking mean things about R.R. and taxing SSI benefits. And I was sorry to hear about your doggy's passing. She had a good run, I like to think, and beat the averages.

  • @dancahill4872
    @dancahill4872 Před 4 měsíci

    Is that a University of Michigan football helmet in your office?

  • @Chiefkahuna2
    @Chiefkahuna2 Před 6 měsíci

    Jeff,
    On my Social Security Statement, it says my yearly contributions will keep being updated, to replace the lower contribution years. It doesn't mention a time limit. Does that mean if I work till age 72 my Social Security payouts will keep increasing? While I am collecting starting at age 70?

  • @Mr2blue2
    @Mr2blue2 Před měsícem

    I think the best number for comparison would be to kick out the top 5% and average the rest.

  • @theeard
    @theeard Před 6 měsíci +2

    Tears for Ginger.

  • @gregwessels7205
    @gregwessels7205 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Good News - We are (rather will be) beating the median average without touching retirement accounts.😀
    Bad news is the passing of Ginger.😢 I hope she had her best Christmas ever.

  • @2023Red
    @2023Red Před 6 měsíci +2

    Excellent presentation. The difference between mean and median definition is profound.

  • @poughquagpops3379
    @poughquagpops3379 Před 6 měsíci +7

    Brutal to lose a four legged family member. Stay strong.

  • @jodylarson4697
    @jodylarson4697 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Ginger had a wonderful life, thanks to you and your family.
    These figures are household income---correct? And so they are probably about married couples. I'm curious about single-person households. Is there any data?

    • @HolySchmidt
      @HolySchmidt  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Thank you for the kind words. Unfortunately no data in this survey. I’ll see what I can find because the question has come up a few times now

  • @marcopignone9386
    @marcopignone9386 Před 5 měsíci

    Are these income figures individual or household?

  • @terryB4713
    @terryB4713 Před 3 měsíci

    So sorry you lost your Beautiful Dog!

  • @jaimeperez7997
    @jaimeperez7997 Před 5 měsíci

    Sorry for your loss, I truly believe that our fur babies are one of God's greatest creations. Also thank you for your videos.

  • @troyboyd3100
    @troyboyd3100 Před 27 dny

    Just to be clear, the median income of $60,900 USD/yr is for "households"? I wonder how much it is for individuals? How many people are in the average household, for people in that age group?

  • @M22Research
    @M22Research Před 6 měsíci

    Go Blue! #1!

  • @whatsup3270
    @whatsup3270 Před 6 měsíci +9

    Those over age 75, can’t believe $40,000 isn’t enough money, because they raised families on $10,000-$20,000

    • @cynthialeech2507
      @cynthialeech2507 Před 6 měsíci +2

      Medical expenses and house repair expenses.

    • @edennis8578
      @edennis8578 Před 6 měsíci +2

      They raised families 40 years ago. Inflation, dear.

    • @Super4speed
      @Super4speed Před 6 měsíci

      It’s difficult to realize that things cost so much more than we ever thought

    • @jodylarson4697
      @jodylarson4697 Před 6 měsíci

      It's true that expectations haven't kept up with reality, especially in the last 20 years.

  • @joshlowell3075
    @joshlowell3075 Před 6 měsíci +4

    Ginger lived a long and happy life, good for her, she lived a long and happy life because her parents provided her with a happy life. Give credit where credit is due, thank you for being great pet parents.

  • @markburnham7512
    @markburnham7512 Před 5 měsíci

    This is why I am so glad I am not a statistic. I am a real person who went after life on my own terms. According to the numbers, the life I have let was not possible. Please don't define yourself by numbers, by means or medians. With a sample size of N=1 the numbers are meaningless.

  • @UnificationBoard
    @UnificationBoard Před měsícem

    are those numbers for households? So, median or mean HOUSEHOLD income, or individual income? For most households at retirement age, I know this will still be the same number of people (deceased/divorced spouse, etc), but for a good percentage, they will be 2-person households or more.
    EDIT: Never mind. On rewatch, I just caught, at the 6:50 mark, you're talking household, or family, income.

  • @karenjensen2345
    @karenjensen2345 Před 6 měsíci

    Sorry about Ginger...

  • @TFBITRCY
    @TFBITRCY Před 6 měsíci

    Skipped to 10:52 to get to the average and median numbers. If you have any financial background most of the first eleven minutes is filler.