Saving for retirement can be confusing. You probably know that having a 401(k) is advisable, but if your eyes glaze over when presented with financial jargon, you’re not alone. Whether you already ...

Yolander Prinzel has 10+ years of experience in the finance industry in various positions, including underwriter, trader, and finance writer. Vikki Velasquez is a researcher and writer who has managed ...

401(k) savings faced pressure in early 2026 as markets stayed uncertain. Here's what retirement savers should know about ...

If you’re thinking about tapping into your retirement savings early, it’s crucial to understand how the 401(k) early ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Eric's career includes extensive work in both public and corporate accounting with ...

American workers who leave an employer at which they have a 401(k) account may not realize they can take that account with them rather than abandon those valuable retirement savings. The options ...

• 401(k) loans allow access to retirement funds without a credit check. • Loans can be up to $50,000 or 50% of your balance, whichever is less. • Repayment flexibility includes payroll deductions ...

Note to readers: This is a follow-up post to our January 2026 post “401(k) Plans as LPs: Implications for Stakeholders as Private Markets Access Broadens.” Following through on its previously stated ...

The next generation of automatic features in 401(k) plans will include default savings rates that will give workers switching jobs the option to choose between the new employer’s default savings rate ...