There are several types of defined contribution plans captured in the report, but the 401 (k) is by far the most common and ...

In a major shift for the pensions market, the president intends to allow retirement savings plans to invest in private assets.

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?

We see this happen slightly in the median 401 (k) balance column when going from the 55-to-64 age group ($95,642 median balance) to the 65+ age group ($95,425 median balance).

Half of all workers in private-sector America now participate in 401 (k) plans, a sign that tax-advantaged retirement savings may be catching on at last.

The average Self-Directed Brokerage Account (SDBA) 401(k) balance at Charles Schwab finished the fourth quarter of 2024 at $352,605, up by 13.6% since 2023, according to Charles Schwab’s latest ...

Balances for 401 (k) retirement accounts hit the “second-highest average on record" in the final quarter of 2024, according to new data from Fidelity Investments.

Wage growth in the U.S., which slowed in 2024 compared to 2023, hasn’t kept up with inflation, so more Americans are struggling to invest whether through their employer’s plans or on their own ...

Retirement plans such as 401 (k) accounts carry two types of costs: administrative and investment-related, the report noted. The participants, plan sponsors or a combination of the two pay those fees.

New data shows both 401(k) millionaires and the percentage of household assets invested in equities rose to all-time highs, as indexes continue their bull run.

On balance, 401(k) participants have had a good run over the past year. Especially those who have amassed a balance of at least $1 million.