Ali Hussain has a background that consists of a career in finance with large financial institutions and in journalism covering business. Ivan Rodriguez Alba/ Getty Images The average 401(k) balance ...

If you’re trying to maximize retirement savings, knowing the Roth 401(k) contribution limits for 2025 is key. This year, you can put away $23,500 from your paycheck, and if you’re 50 or older, you get ...

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.

Borrowing from your 401(k) might sound appealing when you need quick cash. After all, the typical 401(k) loan interest rate is low — usually the prime rate plus 1%, and you’re essentially paying ...

President Donald Trump's executive order directing financial regulators to include alternative investments in retirement plans like 401(k) funds could change the makeup of Americans' investment ...