However, it could be beneficial for you to know what the average savings is for your age group, just to see how your account compares. According to the Employee Benefit Research Institute, these are the average retirement amounts saved broken down by age groups. 1  Under 35: $6,306. 2  35 â 44: $22,460. 3  45 â 54: $43,797.
A heat pump will replace both the furnace and air conditioner/central air unit. It may be costly to install, with the national average falling between $3,956 and $6,702, but it will save you considerable money in energy costs.Consider the following factors before installing a heat pump:The biggest single factor is determining the price of your heat pump is the size of your house.The size needed is determined by the square footage of your home. The larger your heat pump, the more you will pay for it. Do not try to cut costs by installing a larger pump.t may be costly to install, with the national average falling between $3,956 and $6,702, but it will save you considerable money in energy costs. Consider the following factors before installing a heat pump:
An average home needs 3 tons of heating capacity, and the average cost of a geothermal system is at least $2,500 per ton of capacity. Generally, for each ton of capacity, air source heat pumps are about $3,000 less to install than geothermal heat pumps. Low operating cost â geothermal heat pump cost tends to be lower than conventional heating systems by anywhere from $400 to $1,400 per year. 2  Despite spending more initially, geothermal heating ends up paying back in around five years.