The conventional retirement-investing advice is to “set it and forget it” — but at this stage of life, you can’t afford not ...

A 401 (k) is the most popular type of retirement account, but it's not the only option available. Others, like individual ...

Roth 401(k)s are funded with after-tax dollars, which means you’ll pay zero taxes when you take the money out in retirement. A Roth is a better choice if you expect to be in a higher tax bracket ...

What does this mean for older Americans’ 401(k)s? For Americans nearing retirement, Stovall said there is likely still plenty of time to make up for lost ground from the most recent dip ...

Many employers offer 401(k) matching contributions as part of their job benefits package. That means they agree to duplicate a portion of your contributions up to a set percentage of your salary.

That means people at those ages can save up to $34,750.Now for an ounce of reality: Most people do not max out their 401(k) savings, whatever their applicable contribution limit.Vanguard, in its ...

What a Frozen 401(k) Means for You . If your 401(k) has been frozen by your company’s management, you will still retain all of the rights you had prior to the freeze.

The IRS updated the 401(k) contribution limits for 2025 and now allows people between 60 and 63 to save an additional $15,000 over four years. 401(k) Catch-Up Limits Are Going Up. Here's What That ...

The new contribution limit for 401(k)s and other workplace retirement plans in 2025 will be $23,500, up from $23,000 currently, the Internal Revenue Service said Friday.