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August 19, 2025 14 mins

The Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed that the average spend for a household in retirement aged 65-74 is $5,400 per month. Mike Canet and Lawrence Kiely break down this and other data points including the average Social Security benefit for a couple and explain the emotional and financial crossroads of retirement planning. They cover income and tax buckets, as well as Roth conversion considerations. Mike and Lawrence highlight a real-world example of a federal employee that revealed how pensions, TSP balances and timing decisions come together to answer the question of, "Do I have enough in retirement?"

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