Start to build your retirement plan in your 20s by contributing to your 401(k). Learn about why starting early matters, compounding interest, and employer matching.

A 401 (k) can be a great way to save for retirement, but a few wrong decisions can derail your progress. Fortunately, it only ...

Converting at least some of an old 401(k) to a Roth IRA can offer long-term tax benefits and retirement flexibility, ...

In 2025, the maximum 401 (k) contribution for employees under 50 is $23,500, with a catch-up contribution of $7,500 for those age 50 and older. For workers between ages of 60 and 63, the limit is ...

Even people with employee-sponsored retirement plans still find it difficult to save for the future when faced with ...

A 401 (k) is a defined contribution plan. You put away a set amount each paycheck, your employer may match some percentage of ...

1. Claim a 401 (k) match if you're eligible for one Not all employers offer 401 (k) matches, but if yours does, you probably want to put your retirement savings here before anywhere else.

Total Contribution Limits The 401 (k) contribution limits for employer matches have also increased in 2025, raising the maximum contribution for you and your employer combined to $70,000. The ...

Both 401(k)s and annuities can fund retirement, but understanding their differences is key to picking the right fit.

For employees aged 50 and older with a 401 (k), the catch-up contribution limit will stay at $7,500 in 2025, the same as in 2024. That's on top of the standard $23,500 limit for everyone else ...

For 2025, the standard catch-up contribution limit for 401 (k) plans is $7,500. That means anyone who meets the age requirements can contribute a total of $31,000 to their workplace retirement plan.