A 401(k) is worth it for most people, but are you one of them? There are seven pros and four cons to consider.

I am in a quandary about how to invest $750,000 that’s in my 401(k). I'm 67 years old, retired and I have not started taking ...

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In the first year of the Labor Department's Retirement Savings Lost and Found database, 29.5% of users found an old workplace ...

Is it better to make after-tax Roth 401(k) contributions or save before-tax in a traditional 401(k)? The answer varies depending on the taxpayer. While individuals with higher incomes might not ...

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Private equity may be available in 401(k) plans in the future. But is it a good retirement investment? Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

Many 401(k) investors — 53% — are unaware that they can stay in their former employer's plan, according to a 2024 report from the Government Accountability Office. Most can. Only a small share, 2%, of ...

According to a 2025 survey, most households with over $200,000 in investable assets are choosing not to put their retirement funds in this type of account.