Is Your 401(k) Balance Above Average? Find Out If You're Beating Most Savers

We all know that comparing ourselves to others can be a slippery slope, but when it comes to retirement savings, it's hard ...

The Average 401(k) Balance Today May Surprise You

That said, based on its most recent report, Vanguard puts the average 401 (k) balance among savers today at $148,153. The median 401 (k) balance, however, is only $38,176.

401(k) Plans With These 2 Features Have Balances That Are $50K Above Average

Auto-enroll and auto-increase features can boost your 401(k) balance by $50K. Here’s how to take advantage -- even if your ...
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Here's the average 401(k) balance today. How does yours compare?

Saving consistently in a 401(k) is one of the best things you can do for your retirement. Social Security probably won't pay you enough money to cover your living costs in full. So you'll need some ...

Jean Chatzky sends urgent message on 401(k) risk

Americans need solid retirement plans, balancing Social Security, savings, and 401(k) assets. Stock market risk greatly ...

Here's How Much the Average 60-Year-Old Has in Their 401(k)

The median 401(k) balance for 60-somethings is $187,957 (Empower) or $95,642 (Vanguard). Here's how to catch up if you're ...

$2.1 trillion sits in left-behind 401(k) accounts. Could one be yours?

More than $2 trillion sits in forgotten or left-behind 401(k) accounts, with an average balance of $66,691, according to a ...