Starting a new job? You're probably wondering what to do with the 401(k) you left behind at your old workplace.

Divorce does not automatically change who will inherit your 401k. Make sure you know the rules and update your plans.

Your 401(k) doesn’t just disappear when you die. Here’s how it’s transferred, who gets it, the tax impact, and why ...

A large portion of employees withdraw their entire 401(k) balance when they leave a job rather than rolling it over to their ...

The standard advice is to hold off, but most retirees claim the benefit as soon as they can, at age 62. Here’s what to know ...

If you’ve switched jobs, what did you do with your 401(k)? If you don’t remember, or if it’s still with your previous employer, you may be leaving hard-earned cash on the table. More than half (54.3%) ...

The Internal Revenue Service has announced a major change to 401(k) contributions for certain workers. Workers ages 50 and older are eligible to make catch-up contributions to their 401(k)s and other ...

Many employees receive a Health Savings Account through their workplace benefits, but plenty of people still aren’t sure how these Some confuse HSAs with FSAs and worry their balance disappears at the ...

This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. If you’re middle-aged and in a high-income bracket, the way you contribute to your 401(k) will change as of next ...

Learn how retirement savings strategies should adapt in 2026 with insights on taxes, Social Security inflation and healthcare ...

A 401 (k) is a great option because it largely operates behind the scenes and allows people to save and invest for retirement ...

401(k)s offer fewer investment options than IRAs. You typically can't withdraw your funds before age 59 1/2 without penalty. You may do better by spreading your money across several retirement ...