The average American contributes a percentage of their paycheck to their 401(k). Here's how your savings rate compares.

Based on its most recent data for the third quarter of 2025, Fidelity puts the average 401 (k) savings rate at 14.2% of ...

Saving for retirement is crucial, but life throws curveballs. Marriage, a house, kids—these demands compete for your wallet. So, how much should you really be stashing away in your 401(k)? Is socking ...

In fact, according to Vanguard's most recent How America Saves report, only 14% of 401 (k) participants maxed out their ...

Americans will be allowed to contribute more of their money to 401(k) and similar retirement saving plans next year. The IRS said Thursday the maximum contribution that an individual can make in 2026 ...

Workers have a choice of tax-advantaged retirement plans they can contribute to, but for many people, a 401(k) is the default option. Some workers are actually auto-enrolled in their 401(k), but even ...

Retirement: aka your “golden years.” You’ve worked hard for many decades and finally saved up enough to call it quits at your 9-to-5 job. For many Americans, saving money with a 401(k) retirement plan ...

The IRS recently announced new contribution limits for retirement accounts that will allow people to save more money tax-free in 2026. The higher caps will further boost the nearly $50 trillion ...

It is possible to retire a millionaire on an average income, but it requires discipline. While appearing on an episode of “Good Morning America,” a while back, “Shark Tank” star Kevin O’Leary answered ...