Charles Schwab, Fidelity alert workers to forced 401(k) rule

The major finance companies highlight a 2026 401(k) requirement. Sources: Fidelity, Charles Schwab, IRS, Senate Committee on ...
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The 401(k) Match Trap: Why Skipping a 3% Match Costs the Average Worker $266,000 by Retirement

The High Cost of the “Quiet” Financial Decision The most popular employer 401(k) match on Fidelity’s platform is ...

The 401(k) Wake-Up Call Helps Readers Avoid Costly Mistakes and Create Stronger Retirements

Wake-Up Call: Critical Mistakes and the Plan to Fix Them," offers practical strategies to help everyday investors steer clear ...

Declare independence this July Fourth with your 401(k)

Here's an easy way to ramp up your savings now for financial freedom in retirement. Sources: WalletHub, New York University, National Retail Federation, IRS.

401(k) annuities hit stubborn adoption wall

Assets in annuity-enhanced retirement funds nearly doubled in a year.

3 Questions to Ask Yourself About Your First 401(k)

Vesting schedules and fees can eat into your savings if you aren’t careful.
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Your Business Is Your Retirement Plan? That’s the Million-Dollar Mistake. Open a Solo 401(k) Before December 31

Self-employed founders betting retirement on an illiquid business sale risk everything; a Solo 401(k) opened before December 31 creates a tax-sheltered backup. Solo 401(k) beats a SEP-IRA by stacking ...
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What New Graduates Need to Know About 401(k) Plans

With summer comes a new class of graduates entering the workforce. They’ve passed. They’ve graduated. And they’ve landed a job. And now it’s time for these graduates to take on some serious adulting.
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Your 401(k) plan blocks the mega backdoor Roth: Here’s how to change it

You researched the Mega Backdoor Roth, ran the numbers, and got excited. Then you pulled up your 401(k) summary plan ...

Vanguard names 401(k) oversights that hurt your retirement

Your 401(k) contributions may not be doing what you think they are.

The Flaw in Your 401(k) Statement That Artificially Lowers Your Income

Savings plans must provide future income projections based only on your current balance. That could tempt younger workers to ...

Americans’ 401(k) balances hit record levels in 2025

Americans increased their median 401k account balances by 27 percent through 2025 as automatic employer enrollment expanded plan participation nationwide.