Day? Celebrated on the Friday after Labor Day (symbolizing the transition from labor to retirement), this year, it's Friday, ...

Looking to Build Wealth Without Lifting a Finger? Your 401 (k) Match Can Do the Work. Most 401 (k) matches are somewhere between 3% and 6% of your annual income. You can only claim your 401 (k) match ...

The average 401(k) balance for someone in their 60s was $568,040 as of June 2025. The median, though, was far less: $188,792. Learn how to catch up in this decade if your savings aren’t where you want ...

Trump’s order allows private equity investments to be included in 401(k) plans. Supporters say alternatives can diversify portfolios and improve retirement income options. Critics warn about high fees ...

In the past, the private equity world has been largely populated by ultra-rich investors, endowments and pension funds. That may be about to change. Retirement savers with 401(k) accounts are gaining ...

There are significant downsides to not contributing to such plans. Even putting a little bit into one can make a difference down the line. Here are some things to consider if you fear you may be ...

Imagine walking into a jewelry store where nothing has a price tag, the shelves are locked and you can’t return anything the moment you change your mind. That’s a bit like what could be coming to your ...

While 401(k)s can be convenient, they do have some serious drawbacks. You may be looking at limited investment choices and high fees. There's also the issue of facing a penalty for taking an early ...

Last week, President Trump signed an executive order that would make it easier to include "alternative assets" like crypto, private equity, and real estate in retirement accounts. Is that a good idea?

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In the past, the private equity world has been largely populated by ultra-rich investors, endowments and pension funds. That is about to change. Retirement savers with 401(k) accounts are gaining ...

A 401(k) retirement account is supposed to be hands-off. It’s not your money, in theory, but savings for the future you. And yet, when Americans leave jobs, one-third of them cash out their 401(k) ...