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In retirement, you’ll likely be living on a consistent budget with fixed monthly expenses. If that budget is ample, you should easily be able to meet all your needs. But if you want to live a more ...

In 2023, the average retiree age 65 or older spent just over $5,000 per month. The largest portion of that went toward housing. See how your spending compares.