The stress of wondering how they will fare financially later in life is fueling Americans' growing interest in guaranteed ...

There was a time when employees would commonly contribute 2% to 3% of a paycheck toward their 401(k) retirement plan. But that standard may soon be a thing of the past. Thanks to easier access to ...

The same research team that documented the impact of auto-enrollment and auto-escalation in 401(k) plans has returned to the topic to assess how real-life events affect the longer-run effect of ...

I'm 55 and divorced with kids. I have $810K in my 401 (k) and I contribute the max — can I still retire by 65?

Boomers are nearing retirement, if they aren't there already, and a 401 (k) balance totaling $242,200 would provide only around $9,688 to spend a year at a safe withdrawal rate, assuming you followed ...

A 401 (k) is an employer-sponsored retirement plan that allows employees to save a portion of their salary, usually on a ...

The IRS sets an annual contribution limit for retirement accounts, including 401 (k) plans. The most you can contribute to a 401 (k) is $23,500 in 2025. People age 50 and older can contribute an ...