With the IRS raising the 401(k) employee deferral limit to $24,500 for 2026, up from $23,500 in 2025, it’s important to remember that a $1,000 increase deserves more than a shrug, and two other limit ...

This could be just the jump-start your retirement account needs.

A workplace 401(k) is an important retirement investment account. If you have access to one at your job, there are some big benefits to investing in this type of plan. There are rules related to 401(k ...

As 2026 approaches, it's a good time to review your retirement savings strategy and decide what goals to set for the new year. And one goal you might have is maxing out your 401(k). In 2026, 401(k) ...

The Roth 401(k) contribution limit for 2026 has increased, and workers who are 50 and older can save even more.

The premise sounds fantastic: The more money you save for retirement during your working years, the bigger your retirement nest egg. And contributions to workplace retirement accounts can be ...

Not only will workers under 50 be able to contribute more, but catch-up contributions are rising for those 50 and over. Most people can't max out a 401(k), but there are other savings milestones you ...

A 61-year-old surgeon with $1.4 million in a 401(k) is sitting on one of the most valuable tax windows in the retirement code ...

In 2026, 401(k)s max out at $24,500 for savers under 50 or $32,500 (or more) for those 50 and over. It may not make sense to max out a 401(k) if you have high-interest debt to tackle or lack emergency ...

If you have limited money to contribute to retirement accounts, putting it all into a 401(k) may not be the right move. There are better alternatives, like an IRA, which gives you a wider choice of ...