Retirement anxiety is hitting harder than ever, and the numbers back it up. Allianz Life's 2024 Annual Retirement Study found that 56% of Americans have no solid financial plan for life after work.

Catch-up contributions are usually worth it, in the sense that it's always a good idea to boost your retirement savings. If you can increase your savings, it's generally wise to do so. The question ...

Early withdrawals. Those who want to take money out of their 401 (k) account before age 59 1/2 for other reasons may be ...

The 401(k) super catch-up provision is the government's way of helping those on the cusp of retirement sock away more funds in their 401(k) plans. It's hardly a secret that many Americans are ...

Not surprisingly, the balances in 401 (k) plans go down for people in their 70s and 80s. The average 401 (k) balance for ...

Even if your account isn't worth seven figures, saving in a workplace retirement plan can help build long-term wealth. About ...

Employer-sponsored 401(k)s allow workers to make catch-up contributions starting at age 50. This year, there’s a special super catch-up for workers aged 60 to 63. That extra catch-up is worth $ ...

If you’re anyone who is starting to think about retirement, there is every reason to start planning as early as possible. In ...

Catch-up contributions are usually worth it, in the sense that it's always a good idea to boost your retirement savings. If you can increase your savings, it's generally wise to do so. The ...

In 2025, workers under 50 can contribute up to $23,500 to a 401(k), whereas with an IRA, the limit is only $7,000. The catch-up contributions associated with 401(k)s are also higher. This year ...