The average American contributes a percentage of their paycheck to their 401(k). Here's how your savings rate compares.

Your 401(k) doesn’t just disappear when you die. Here’s how it’s transferred, who gets it, the tax impact, and why beneficiary updates matter more than you think.

Retirement savers get more room to maneuver in 2026, with higher 401(k) limits that can meaningfully shift long term outcomes ...

Some folks who sold are now facing a massive tax penalty. Sept. 25, 2008 — -- He could have dined out more often. He could have treated himself to a gym membership. He could have bought his first ...

Someone in Generation X who is 59 in July but turns 60 in September 2025 could contribute up to the maximum of $34,750 in a 401(k) plan in 2025. The maximum contribution to a 401(k) plan that any ...

The average 401(k) balance is slightly lower now than it was last quarter. Market changes commonly lead to fluctuating balances. Focus on funding your 401(k) and don't worry so much about changes from ...

Pay attention if you earned a large income this year. One really nice thing about 401(k) plans is that they come with significantly higher annual contribution limits than IRAs. That allows you to save ...

It looks like a recession is on the horizon. Surely the time has come to take action. I’ve noticed you’ve been giving people advice on what to do or, more precisely, what not to do in the weeks and ...

For many years the best action to take with a 401(k) account when leaving an employer was to roll over the account to an IRA. The rollover has been the most frequent IRA transaction, and rollover ...