Discover how 401(k) balances in your 40s and 50s stack up and learn smart strategies to grow savings, such as catch-up ...
When a 401(k) balance starts to matter more than a bragging point, people in their 50s begin paying attention. This is the ...
Here’s a look at key changes to help you evaluate your tax strategy with the goal of fully optimizing your retirement plan.
Workers can now contribute up to $24,500 to 401(k) plans, with even higher limits for those aged 50 and older.
Workers over 50 who earn more than $145,000 will face new restrictions on 401(k) catch-up contributions starting in 2026, ...
(k) cathc up contributions. Ignoring these changes could get you in trouble with the IRS or cause a suprise tax bill.
Though many are doing great with their 401(k)s, their success doesn't tell the whole story of retirement readiness in America ...
The 2026 retirement rules turn what used to be a quiet back-of-the-envelope decision into a real compliance test for anyone ...
For Americans ages 45 to 54, the median 401(k) balance is just $67,769 according to Vanguard’s How America Saves Report. This ...
Take a look at your current expenses. If you're able to cover them based on your 2025 paycheck and your 2026 raise hasn't ...
The average 401(k) balance for someone in their 60s was $568,040 as of June 2025. The median, though, was far less: $188,792.
A new rule requires many workers 50 and older to put extra savings into a Roth account.