I’ll be graduating in December and starting my first “real job” in January. They offer a 401(k) so I’ve been reading about them. There are a lot of articles talking about changes coming to ...

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?

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Tens of millions of Americans are unable to save for retirement through their jobs. "That's not a gap — it's a crisis," one expert says.

While rolling a 401(k) account into an IRA is a logical decision, finance experts point out some of the drawbacks to making it.

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The report also identified 4% as the median 401 (k) match, though the average was slightly higher at 4.6%. Based on this, a 4% match is normal for companies that offer to make matching contributions.

Experts say the addition of cryptocurrency or private equity to 401(k) rosters could put investors in risky territory.