Here's the average 401(k) balance for 57-year-olds, how it compares to typical benchmarks, and what it might mean for your ...

The number may surprise you.

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

That's especially true when you examine median figures instead of average figures. In your late 50s? Then retirement may be ...

The average 401(k) balance between the ages of 45 and 54 is about $189,000, according to Vanguard. How do your savings ...

Saving well for retirement could help you avoid financial stress. Data shows that older Americans don't have all that much money saved in their 401(k)s. With the right strategy, you can save well ...

When a 401(k) balance starts to matter more than a bragging point, people in their 50s begin paying attention. This is the ...

It's important to have savings to supplement your Social Security. Some people may have to play catch-up on retirement savings. There are strategies you can use to grow your 401(k) and accumulate a ...

Even older workers, who have more tucked away, are coming up short of what they say they'd like to have. Simply being more disciplined is the key to growing a bigger nest egg than you're currently on ...

Knowing these tips can help you get the most out of your 401(k) this year.

Reaching 70 often brings a mix of relief and uncertainty. For many Americans, this is the age when retirement savings shift from something you're building to something you're actively relying on. That ...

During the third quarter of the year, 401(k) balances rose substantially from the previous quarter. Stock market gains were a likely contributor. There are steps you can take to boost your 401(k) ...