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401(k) Account Balances
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A 401(k) account balance is the total value of funds accumulated in an individual’s employer-sponsored retirement plan. It includes employee contributions, employer matches, and investment gains or losses. The balance reflects the current market value of all assets held in the account, such as stocks, bonds, or mutual funds, and represents the amount available for future retirement income.
The ‘Set & Forget’ Folly: Many Never Rebalance 401ks
About 30% of people with a 401k or IRA say they don’t rebalance or reallocate their retirement plan…
401(k) Assets Continue to Climb
Total U.S. retirement assets were $29.8 trillion as of June 30, up 2.3% from March. Retirement assets accounted…
401(k) Millionaire Club Hits Record High: Fidelity
401(k) millionaires hit record highs in 2019 as Fidelity reports more Americans boosting retirement savings and contribution rates.
Trump on 401(k)s: Vote for Me or It’s ‘Down the Tubes’
Love him or hate him, President Trump said in New Hampshire on Thursday that Americans must vote for…
Gender Financial Gap Massive in 401k Balances
Lower earnings and lower retirement savings rates have led to a large disparity in the median 401k balances…
Top 401(k) Plans Ranked by Industry
It’s always interesting to hear about companies that offer particularly strong 401(k) plans, which is why MONEY’s new…
Public Pensions Rebound in Q1 2019
New Milliman study shows the largest U.S. public pension plans saw a $185 billion jump in funding in Q1 2019, largely due to stellar investment gains.
Fidelity: 401(k) Account Balances Hit Record in Q1
Looks like the stock market’s end-of-the-year plunge didn’t prevent people from continuing to set aside money for their…
Americans Favor Pensions Over 401(k) Plans?
Retirement crisis in America shows workers trust pensions over 401k plans and want government action to strengthen retirement security.
Average 401(k) Account Balances Reach New Record
401(k) participants and retirement savers alike have plenty to be thankful for this year. Account balances have reached…