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).

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, ...

Here’s some good news for workers who are using a 401(k) plan to save for retirement: You can stuff more in your account next year than you can this year. That’s because the cap on how much ...

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As you head toward retirement, the money you have stashed away in a 401(k) can be comforting. Unfortunately, it can also be tempting. A survey from financial services firm Charles Schwab found ...

I have an after-tax 401(k) that I would like to roll over to a Roth IRA with Schwab. Experts at Schwab say it can be rolled over to a Roth IRA without paying any taxes. I think they are wrong as I ...

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More than one-third of Fidelity plans now auto-enroll employees in 401(k)s at a contribution rate of 5% or higher. “Unless a new hire takes action, they’re going to be saving for the plan ...

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As the stock market turns volatile in face of President Donald Trump's tariffs, those with 401(k) plans have seen their savings fall by thousands of dollars. While retirement investors should not ...

401(k) loans are an alternative to withdrawing early. You can take out a loan from the account without having to pay taxes or fees. The interest you pay goes back into the account.