You may be curious to know how your 401(k) balance compares to the average saver's. To that end, Fidelity has some new data.

Stock market volatility in early 2025 reduced average 401(k) balances to $127,100, but Americans continue saving at record ...

While Vanguard's newly released "How America Saves" yearly report reveals that Americans' 401 (k) savings rates are at record ...

In a research paper, BlackRock outlined how incorporating private-equity investments in a target-date fund could add 50 basis ...

Gen Xers born between 1965 and 1980 are caught in a pressure cooker of financial obligations. They're often caring for both children and aging parents, or paying for older kids to attend college ...

Average 401(k) balance by age. For 2025, you can save as much as $23,500 in your 401(k). If you're 50 or older, you can add up to $7,500 in catch-up contributions for a total of $31,000.

The average self-directed brokerage account within workplace 401(k)s finished at $335,857, down 4.7% from Q4 in 2024, ...

But earning a higher salary can help you save more, as long as you increase your contributions along with your income. So it ...

You might also reevaluate your budget to trim spending and ramp up savings, as well as commit any windfalls, such as your tax refund, to your retirement account. If you are having a hard time finding ...

Workers in their 50s have kept contributions steady, but many still fall short of recommended retirement savings targets ...