More than $2 trillion sits in forgotten or left-behind 401(k) accounts, with an average balance of $66,691, according to a new report.

It's time to compare your 401(k) balance to the average 65-year-old and see how you stack up. And if you're behind, find out ...

The average 401(k) balance for someone in their 60s was $568,040 as of June 2025. The median, though, was far less: $188,792.

The average retirement plan participants between the ages of 45 and 54 had an average balance of $168,646 in 2023, according ...

Over 29 million forgotten 401(k) accounts hold $1.7 trillion in lost retirement savings. Learn how to find and reclaim your ...

Many people in the U.S. are already retired by the age of 70. The average 401(k) balance among those in their 70s isn't as high as you might expect it to be. Retirees often need to rely on money in ...

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Many 401(k) savers benefited by not giving into panic earlier in 2025. Cash on the sidelines can help retirees and those nearing retirement avoid panicking in a stock market meltdown. The average ...

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Empower reported recently on the average 401(k) balance among people of different age groups. The research showed: The average 401(k) balance for people in their 70s was $420,975, while the median was ...

When businesses face a financial pinch, retirement benefits are often the first things to be cut, experts note ...