As stock and bond markets have whipsawed this year, you may be afraid to look at your 401 (k) account balance. But all of the volatility actually makes this an opportune time to look under the hood of ...

In a research paper, BlackRock outlined how incorporating private-equity investments in a target-date fund could add 50 basis points in portfolio returns annually, which, compounded over 40 years, ...

While this sell system is designed to preserve the growth portion of a portfolio, it comes with a downside: Money can be withdrawn from funds in a retiree’s portfolio that they had no intention of ...

The median balance for people just getting started in their careers is $1,948. That means half of 401 (k) plan participants ...

A 401(k) is a cornerstone of retirement planning for millions of Americans, but not all workers are building their nest eggs ...

(k) savings vary sharply by income, with auto-enrollment and tenure also playing key roles in building retirement security.

But earning a higher salary can help you save more, as long as you increase your contributions along with your income. So it ...

A significant portion of older Americans are headed for retirement with insufficient savings. The Federal Reserve reports a ...

On average, women live longer than men. It’s an actuarial fact known by every insurance company and financial planner. At age ...

One way to gauge your progress is to calculate your current savings rate: add your contributions and any employer match, then ...

While Vanguard's newly released "How America Saves" yearly report reveals that Americans' 401 (k) savings rates are at record highs — making up an average $148,153 balance and a median $38,176 balance ...