We all know that comparing ourselves to others can be a slippery slope, but when it comes to retirement savings, it's hard ...

Let’s say you’re 45 years old, living comfortably and have a 401(k) balance of $75,000. You contribute to your retirement account every year, but only about half of the annual limit, because you want ...

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Think in percentages, not dollars. Traditional financial advice recommends replacing 75% of your final after-tax salary as a ...

The median 401(k) balance for 60-somethings is $187,957 (Empower) or $95,642 (Vanguard). Here's how to catch up if you're ...

Saving for retirement is one of the most important things you can do with your money. Social Security only replaces around 40% of your pre-retirement income, and since a 60% cut in income means you ...

There are plenty of good ideas to boost your 401 (k) account over time. Probably the best idea, though, is to maximize your 401 (k) employer match. Roughly one in four American workers doesn't fully ...