Here's the Average 401(k) Balance by Age vs. What You Actually Need

Here's how the average 401(k) balance stacks up against what experts recommend -- broken down by generation, with tips to ...

Investopedia Reveals the Retirement Statistic That Could Overtake 401(k) Plans in Importance Today

The reality is sobering: The average 401 (k) balance of a Gen Xer is about $190,000, while the average balance for Boomers ...

Retirement Crisis Deepens as Trump Proposes Government-Backed 401(k) Rescue

Earlier this week, President Trump called for the creation of a government-backed 401(k) program for folks who don’t receive ...

New Bill Lets Older Workers Buy Annuities With 401(k) Funds. But Should They Take The Risk?

A proposed bill would allow workers 50 and older to roll over 401(k) funds into annuities and simplify 401(k) rollover ...

401(k) Balances in Your 40s and 50s: How Does Yours Stack Up Against the Average?

Discover how 401(k) balances in your 40s and 50s stack up and learn smart strategies to grow savings, such as catch-up ...

Jean Chatzky, AARP sound alarm on Social Security, 401(k)s

The HerMoney founder and former NBC "Today" show financial editor has an important message for American workers saving for retirement.

Should higher earners still make 401(k) catch‑up contributions?

Starting this year, some tax breaks will be off-limits for some retirement savers. That’s because of a new provision from ...

What Your 401(k) Can (and Can't) Do for Your Retirement Income

This straightforward guide breaks down the details on what exactly your 401(k) retirement account can and can't do for you in retirement.
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Don't let inflation ruin your 401K before you reach retirement age

High-quality, shorter-duration bond funds might be your best bet for steady income.

Retirement law lets employers pair emergency savings and 401(k)s, but few are doing so

Although employers have been allowed since 2024 to offer two new emergency savings options tied to 401(k)s, few have done so.

When Is It Too Late To Start Saving For Retirement?

Is it ever too late to save for retirement? A closer look at the $1,000 savings statistic, 401(k) catch-up rules, and strategies for starting after 50.