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Only 14% of participants max out their defined contribution retirement plans (such as 401(k)s), a Vanguard study shows.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. SungardenInvestment.com, former investment advisor and fund manager. A 401(k) retirement plan is an important tool for building ...

If you're in your 40s and have over $40,000 saved for retirement, you're ahead of most people in your age bracket. However, you may need to take some proactive steps in order to retire comfortably.

The average 401(k) balance for someone in their 60s was $577,454 as of November 2025. The median, though, was far less: $186,902. Learn how to catch up in this decade if your savings aren’t where you ...