According to Fidelity's retirement guidelines, you should aim to have saved three times your annual salary by age 40, six ...

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Baby boomers have the highest average 401 (k) balance of all four generations. That’s no surprise, as they’ve been working ...

Some older Americans assume that since they no longer need to worry about a job loss, they don't need emergency savings. On ...

As stock and bond markets have whipsawed this year, you may be afraid to look at your 401 (k) account balance. But all of the volatility actually makes this an opportune time to look under the hood of ...

You may be curious to know how your 401(k) balance compares to the average saver's. To that end, Fidelity has some new data. And it may surprise you.

As the cost of college in the U.S. continues to surge, many parents are resorting to drastic financial strategies—including ...

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Simple changes today can lead to a stress-free retirement later. Here's how to avoid the biggest savings slip-ups.

Getty Images Making after-tax 401 (k) contributions allows you to save more for retirement once you've reached your tax-deferred contribution limit for the year.