It's common for employers to match 401(k) contributions. Giving up that match for even a single year could have major ...

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

More Americans became 401(k) millionaires in 2025 — but hardship withdrawals are also rising, new data shows.

A record number of Americans tapped into their 401(k) retirement savings for hardship withdrawals last year due to financial ...

You probably checked your 401(k) at some point last year and liked what you saw. Markets were up. Balances were climbing. The number on the screen looked like progress. But as I worked through the ...

You can take withdrawals from your 401(k) before you retire but in most cases you will pay a penalty in addition to income ...

More Americans are digging into their retirement savings for emergency expenses, research from Vanguard shows.

In 2025, Americans' 401(k) retirement savings rose significantly, with average balances up more than 11 percent year over ...

About 50 million workers lack access to employer-sponsored retirement plans, a hurdle to setting aside money for old age.

A Vanguard report finds a record number of plan participants looted their savings last year, a troubling sign for the broader economy.

Trump pitched a new 401(k)-style account with up to a $1,000 federal match—aimed at millions of workers shut out of workplace ...

It’s natural to want to share your retirement nest egg with family. Learn how to give without putting your own financial security at risk.