It suggests withdrawing 4% of your nest egg in your first year of retirement, adjusting for inflation in subsequent years. (There are other withdrawal strategies to consider, by the way.) So taking ...

The average retirement plan participants between the ages of 45 and 54 had an average balance of $168,646 in 2023, according ...

Depending on age, the average 401(k) account balance ranges between roughly $7,000 and $300,000, but median balances are much lower. Retirement investors should have at least one year’s worth of their ...

It's time to compare your 401(k) balance to the average 65-year-old and see how you stack up. And if you're behind, find out ...

The average 401(k) balance for someone in their 60s was $568,040 as of June 2025. The median, though, was far less: $188,792.

Many people in the U.S. are already retired by the age of 70. The average 401(k) balance among those in their 70s isn't as high as you might expect it to be. Retirees often need to rely on money in ...

One major benefit of being a company's employee (as opposed to being self-employed) is that you may be entitled to perks like paid vacation days and subsidized health insurance. You might also have ...

The average 401(k) savings rate has maintained a record high, as some retirement plans make it easier for workers to enroll and contribute. In 2024, the average combined savings rate for employee ...

Saving consistently in a 401(k) is one of the best things you can do for your retirement. Social Security probably won't pay you enough money to cover your living costs in full. So you'll need some ...