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

Recent research reveals retirees withdraw just 2.1% of their savings annually—about half the amount experts recommend. Here's ...

These accounts offer tax-deferred growth and a high contribution limit, but they also require an investment strategy.

When you think about your 401(k), one of the first questions that comes to mind is: How much is it actually growing? On average, 401(k) returns typically fall between 5% and 8% annually, depending on ...

Retirement: aka your “golden years.” You’ve worked hard for many decades and finally saved up enough to call it quits at your 9-to-5 job. For many Americans, saving money with a 401(k) retirement plan ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. True Tamplin is on a mission to bring financial literacy into schools. A 401(k) is an employer-sponsored savings plan that allows ...

Discover the significant retirement changes coming in 2026, including increased 401(k) contribution limits and updated Social Security rules affecting both high and low earners. Prepare your ...

Workplace retirement plans like 401(k)s are among the most powerful tools for building long-term wealth, yet they are also among the easiest to overlook during major life changes. According to a 2025 ...

Your target-date fund might have the wrong mix for you, and new alternatives could be risky As stock and bond markets have whipsawed this year, you may be afraid to look at your 401(k) account balance ...

A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, on April 4, 2025. Markets extended a global selloff on April 4 as countries around the world reeled from President ...

Robbins takes issue with the fact that the entire 401(k) industry is reluctant to be fully transparent about the effect high fees have on 401(k) plans, and not much is being done about it. As Robbins ...

It’s so crucial that you are planning appropriately with your 401(k) account and retirement. Picking the right age to retire can dramatically impact how much money you have to live on. If you retire ...