Your next 401(k) statement could come with a very worrisome surprise. Retirement plan holders typically receive quarterly statements in the mail that provide an update on how much they have saved and ...

One woman’s quest to recover more than $50,000 in missing 401(k) money shows the risks in some small retirement plans.

If you’re looking at your 401(k) statement, and are concerned your balance won’t be enough to retire on, join the club. A Gallup poll found that only half of non-retired adults with retirement plans ...

Americans have left behind $2.1 trillion in forgotten 401(k) accounts across 31.9 million accounts. Free national registries and databases make it easier than ever to track down your old retirement ...

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.

Retirement savers who didn't panic earlier in 2025 ended up seeing some pretty sharp gains, instead of more pain, in their 401(k) plans in the second quarter. And a few even ended up as millionaires.

You may be saving more in an easy-to-contribute retirement savings vehicle, but you're giving up a great deal of flexibility.

The Labor Department, Treasury and SEC are ordered to reexamine guidance around alternatives, including cryptocurrency in retirement plans to encourage wider adoption. President Donald Trump signed an ...

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More than $2 trillion sits in forgotten or left-behind 401(k) retirement savings accounts, with an average balance of $66,691, according to a new report. Those 31.9 million accounts represent nearly ...