The number may be quite different from what you expect.

The average 401 (k) grew 11% last year, but savings vary widely by age. American workers’ retirement nest eggs are on a strong run, with three consecutive years of double-digit annual gains.

Discover how 401(k) balances in your 40s and 50s stack up and learn smart strategies to grow savings, such as catch-up contributions and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs).

As expected, net worth improves with age. There's one obviously important high-growth time of life, though.

Here's how the average 401(k) balance stacks up against what experts recommend -- broken down by generation, with tips to close the gap.

Wondering how your 401(k) savings stack up to those of your peers? Take a look at the average balance to see if your 401(k) ...

Anyone watching the stock market’s response to world events this week may be feeling a little uncertain about their investments.

How much should you have in your 401(k) in your 30s? The median balance lags behind that of older workers—but you can use strategies to boost your retirement savings now.

Every few months another headline pops up lamenting the inadequacy of the “average” 401(k) balance. The implication is usually the same: Americans aren’t saving enough, retirement is in peril, and the ...