That said, based on 2024 data, Vanguard reports the average 401 (k) balance among savers of all ages today at $148,153. The ...

Required minimum distribution amounts are calculated by dividing a life expectancy factor into the relevant account balance from Dec. 31 of the preceding year. For instance, to calculate RMD amounts ...

One generation tops the list for both highest retirement account balances and largest percentage of income contributed. See where you fall and if you need to save more.

With the importance of retirement accounts to family finances, it may seem surprising that “forgotten 401 (k)s continue to grow significantly and now exceed $2 trillion in assets for the first time,” ...

The lengthiest government shutdown left the IRS’ release of annual contribution limits for qualified defined contribution ...

According to the report, fees pile up on forgotten 401 (k) accounts without regular contributions and could end up costing ...

A 401(k) retirement account is supposed to be hands-off. It’s not your money, in theory, but savings for the future you. And yet, when Americans leave jobs, one-third of them cash out their 401(k) ...