Many Americans are peeking at their retirement accounts and cheering higher balances.

Knowing the IRS rules on 401(k) withdrawals can help you determine how to handle your high-rate credit card debt.

As of 2025, the average 401(k) balance for Americans in their 50s is around 490,000 dollars. That means a 54-year-old with 4 ...

Retirement savers should consider annuity fees and features, such as when payments start.

A large portion of employees withdraw their entire 401(k) balance when they leave a job rather than rolling it over to their ...

Employees would be allowed to transfer a portion of their savings into an annuity while they are still working under the ...

A former Kellogg Co. accountant challenging the company’s 401(k) plan fee levels didn’t provide enough details to advance his case, a federal judge ruled, dismissing the proposed class action after it ...

Changes to pre-tax 401(k) contribution limits passed by Congress mean high earners over 50 may have to look elsewhere to ...

Consolidation shrinks 401(k) record keeper field as firms like OneAmerica exit, leaving advisors to spot next departures ...

Mutual fund ownership appears set to keep rising among middle-income households as 401(k) participation expands, offsetting ...

More workers are dipping into retirement funds to cover emergencies—but the long-term costs can be devastating ...

If you have access to a 401 (k) plan through your job, there's perhaps no easier way to save for retirement. With a 401 (k), ...