If you're under 50, your maximum 401 (k) contribution for 2026 is $24,500, up from $23,500 in 2025. If you're 50 or older, ...

Divorce does not automatically change who will inherit your 401k. Make sure you know the rules and update your plans.

If you're turning 60 in 2026, there are a few important 401(k) rules you need to know, including new contribution limits, tax ...

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The IRS imposes limits on how much you can contribute to a 401 (k) each year, and this varies based on your age. In 2026, ...

Employees should be aware of five 401(k) changes that will take place starting in 2026. These changes will especially impact ...

If one of the spouses has a larger 401 (k), once it’s rolled over, that income is taxed in the higher-income spouse’s tax ...

Your target-date fund might have the wrong mix for you, and new alternatives could be risky As stock and bond markets have whipsawed this year, you may be afraid to look at your 401(k) account balance ...

Industry experts say President Donald Trump's executive order will bring private equity and crypto to retirement plans by ...

They are powerful. But they are not automatic. Employer match should come first. Debt and emergency savings still matter.

Baby boomers, the generation of Americans born between 1946 and 1964 (age 61-79 in 2025), have an average balance of $249,300 ...