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 most recent report, released in 2025 and based on last year's data, reveals that the average 401 (k) balance among all ...

The average self-directed brokerage account within workplace 401(k)s finished at $335,857, down 4.7% from Q4 in 2024, according to Charles Schwab’s SDBA Indicators Report.

Here's the average 401 (k) balance by age How does your nest egg stack up to others your age?

Americans with 401(k) accounts are finally saving almost enough to retire in comfort. But how much is that?

The gradual ramp-up in 401 (k) contribution rates reflects several positive trends in the retirement savings industry, Shamrell said.

Retirement savers navigated a rocky first three months of the year, contributing a record high percentage of their pay to their 401(k) accounts, according to new data from Fidelity Investments.

The average 401 (k) plan savings rate recently notched a record high — and the percentage is nearing a widely used rule of thumb.

The number of 401(k) millionaires has dropped by 4.6 percent in the last quarter.

Average 401(k) retirement balances fell 3% from late last year through the first three months this year, according to Fidelity Investment data.

401(k)s are built for the long haul. Reacting emotionally in the short term can do serious long-term damage to your retirement plans.