Each year, Vanguard compiles data on 401 (k) savings trends. In its most recent report, it found that workers under age 25 had an average 401 (k) savings balance of $6,899 and a median 401 (k) balance ...

Furloughed federal workers are being recalled to issue the monthly inflation report that was due out next week. The Bureau of Labor Statistics has said it would publish the data on Oct. 24.

Typically, 401(k) catch-up contributions, which apply to workers age 50 and older, can be traditional pretax or after tax Roth, depending on what 401(k) plans allow. But starting in 2026, 401(k) catch ...

Reaching $1 million in your 401(k) is a big milestone, but a seven‑figure balance can be a mirage. The question is whether all of your retirement resources—401(k), individual retirement account (IRA), ...

New IRS regulations are changing 401(k) catch-up contribution rules for workers aged 50-plus who earn over $145,000 by mandating after-tax Roth contributions starting in 2026.

This new account allowed workers to stash pretax savings and let them invest these nest eggs like any other funds. This innovation shifted both autonomy and the risk of market volatility to workers ...

Being advised to max out your 401(k) is Personal Finance 101. But is that universally solid guidance? Tax-sheltered retirement plans offer the convenience of automatic investments and tax breaks — ...

Pontera CEO Yoav Zurel has issued a public letter calling on Fidelity to stop blocking its partner financial advisors from using the fintech’s held-away asset management tool.

Citgo Petroleum Corp (PDVSAC.UL) stopped contributions to employee 401(k) retirement plans on Nov. 1 and plans to reduce salaries on Jan. 1 to cope with the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, ...

Tucked into White Pine County at an elevation of 6,437 feet, this historic mining town offers retirees something increasingly rare: a comfortable lifestyle that won’t require you to choose between ...

The IRS released 2026 tax brackets—here’s how understanding your bracket can help you save with smart retirement and Roth conversion strategies.

The shock of an unexpected layoff, especially from a high-paying corporate role, can quickly transform a long-term retirement plan into a financial crisis. For one Reddit user facing this situation, ...