A typical 401(k) plan only offers stock and bond funds that invest in publicly traded companies. But private companies — traditionally the domain of institutional and high-net-worth investors — have ...

The US Labor Department’s support of employers in the litigation wave targeting how they handle 401(k) plan forfeitures ...

Your 401(k) can be a bridge from retirement to a higher monthly income.

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This is the average 401 (k) balance for every age group According to Fidelity's data from the second quarter of 2024, here is the average 401 (k) balance for people of different ages: Gen Z: $12,000 ...

The average retirement plan participants between the ages of 45 and 54 had an average balance of $168,646 in 2023, according to Vanguard. How does your savings balance compare?

Fund managers are on the cusp of the $12 trillion market, but say fear of lawsuits repels potential clients.

The nascent legal battle over how employers use forfeited money in their 401(k) plans has spurred more than a dozen early ...

Don’t miss your chance to participate in the Plan Sponsor Council of America’s (PSCA) 68th Annual Survey of 401(k) Plans! The survey is more than just another data collection effort. It's a valuable ...

American workers saved a record 14.3% of income in 401(k) plans during Q1 2025, nearly reaching the 15% target recommended by ...

The amount you should contribute to a 401(k) depends on your savings plan and whether your employer matches contributions. Here's how all that ties together.

“How do people move from short-term savings, plus a 401k, to mid-term savings for unclear goals? I’d like to start investing ...