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The average self-directed brokerage account within workplace 401(k)s finished at $335,857, down 4.7% from Q4 in 2024, according to Charles Schwab’s SDBA Indicators Report.

We see this happen slightly in the median 401 (k) balance column when going from the 55-to-64 age group ($95,642 median balance) to the 65+ age group ($95,425 median balance).

Americans with 401(k) accounts are finally saving almost enough to retire in comfort. But how much is that?

Retirement savers navigated a rocky first three months of the year, contributing a record high percentage of their pay to their 401(k) accounts, according to new data from Fidelity Investments.

The average 401 (k) plan savings rate recently notched a record high — and the percentage is nearing a widely used rule of thumb.

Average 401(k) retirement balances fell 3% from late last year through the first three months this year, according to Fidelity Investment data.

401(k)s are built for the long haul. Reacting emotionally in the short term can do serious long-term damage to your retirement plans.

Key Points It’s not enough just to save money in a 401 (k). You need to set yourself up with the right investments for your money to grow. Make sure you’re taking an appropriate amount of risk ...

Workers with access to a 401(k) plan may want to put a little extra thought into how and where their retirement savings is tucked away in tax-deferring accounts.

The average Self-Directed Brokerage Account (SDBA) 401(k) balance at Charles Schwab finished the fourth quarter of 2024 at $352,605, up by 13.6% since 2023, according to Charles Schwab’s latest ...

Savers pulled vast sums of 401(k) money from stocks and shifted to more conservative investments in response to the tariff-induced market turmoil. But that's not necessarily a good strategy.