September 7, 2023
“Almost half — 46% — of 401(k) investors don’t know what investments are in their workplace retirement plan, according to a new CNBC Your Money Survey, conducted by SurveyMonkey… Almost 59% of employers sponsoring a 401(k) plan used auto-enrollment in 2021, up… Continue Reading…
February 2, 2023
“Squeezed by higher prices and short on cash, more Americans are tapping their 401(k)s for financial emergencies. A record 2.8% of the five million people in 401(k) plans run by Vanguard Group tapped their retirement savings in 2022 to cope… Continue Reading…
November 17, 2022
“The average 401(k) balance sank for the third consecutive quarter and is now down 23% from a year ago to $97,200, according to a new report by Fidelity Investments, the nation’s largest provider of 401(k) plans. The financial services firm handles more… Continue Reading…
March 24, 2021
“Watching your retirement account grow can be exhilarating. However, if it’s a 401(k) or individual retirement account holding pre-tax contributions, don’t forget Uncle Sam owns a portion of the balance you see. “All too often, investors look at their traditional… Continue Reading…
October 23, 2020
“Average 401(k) Balance by Age Here are the average 401(k) balance by age range as of the second quarter of 2019, according to data released by Fidelity Investments. Ages 20-29 The average 401(k) balance was $11,800 The median 401(k) balance was $4,300 The… Continue Reading…
April 7, 2020
“Ages 20-29 The average 401(k) balance was $11,800 The median 401(k) balance was $4,300 The average contribution rate was 7% of compensation Ages 30-39 The average 401(k) balance was $42,400 The median 401(k) balance was $16,500 The average contribution rate… Continue Reading…
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