The average net worth by age can help you benchmark your financial success against your peers and aid in retirement planning.

Let's not sugar coat it - we're all a bit voyeuristic when it comes to other people's money. How much do you think they make?

Knowing how your finances match up with those around you can help determine whether you are staying on track. Net worth is ...

The average net worth of an American is roughly $192,700, but looking at the average net worth by age, educational attainment, and race reveals a more complicated picture. Image source ...

Here's a breakdown of both median and average American net worth by age, according to the Fed's latest Survey of Consumer Finances from 2019. Your net worth is fluid and constantly changing as ...

If you're in your 50s and hear that the "average" net worth for people in your age group is over $1 million, you might be tempted to pop a bottle of champagne or stress about why you're not ...

the Federal Reserve measured both the median and average net worth of U.S. adults across all age groups. The average net worth among those age 45 to 54 is around $971,000, while the median sits at ...

The median net worth at age 40 is around $135,300. This is according to the Federal Reserve’s most recent Survey of Consumer Finances (SCF). However, what your net worth should be depends ...

This brings me to our point today: How much should the average American have at age 40 to ensure they're on track to retire someday? Let's look at how to calculate overall net worth and figure out ...

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. I am the President of Diversified, a CFP and author. People are naturally curious as to how they compare to others, and wondering how you ...