The average American contributes a percentage of their paycheck to their 401(k). Here's how your savings rate compares.

The typical employee contribution rate falls between about 8% and 10%, depending on the data source—but when employer matches are added, total savings climb to about 12% to 14% of an employee's salary ...

January is an ideal time to do tax planning for income in 2026. Where to begin? Start with these numbers related to ...

(k) cathc up contributions. Ignoring these changes could get you in trouble with the IRS or cause a suprise tax bill.

Tuesday’s column, “What is the Right 401(k) Contribution Rate?,” addressed retirement planning for employees with median salaries. It showed that workers who receive typical wages should be able to ...

Contributing to your 401(k) is a great way to prepare for retirement, allowing for tax-deferred growth and, in some cases, ...

For those who can afford it, the right 401(k) contribution rate is “the legal maximum.” Doing so will make for a fat retirement kitty. However, as this year’s limit is $22,500 (or $30,000 for ...