Key Takeaways The average retirement account balance for Americans in their 70s is $250,000, but the median falls below ...

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The amendment deadline for IRAs, SEP arrangements, and SIMPLE IRA plans is now December 31, 2027, reflecting the scope of the ...

Self-employed workers can shelter $72,000 annually in solo 401(k) plans as JPMorgan and Betterment target growing freelancer ...

President Donald Trump expressed skepticism late last week about a proposal that would allow people to use 401(k)s for home down payments. Learn the benefits and risks of using retirement savings to ...

Personal finance guru Dave Ramsey recently weighed in on the subject of 401(k) retirement plans, and a less-known improvement ...

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This year, your high-earning clients age 50 and older who want to maximize their 401 (k)s in their final working years can no longer claim catch-up contributions as an upfront deduction. Those who are ...

All workers can contribute up to $24,500 to a 401 (k) in 2026, . They can use a traditional 401 (k), a Roth 401 (k), or both ...

Between the Social Security "senior bonus" phaseout and changes to Roth tax rules, your 2026 retirement plan may need an ...