One woman’s quest to recover more than $50,000 in missing 401(k) money shows the risks in some small retirement plans.

Your next 401(k) statement could come with a very worrisome surprise. Retirement plan holders typically receive quarterly statements in the mail that provide an update on how much they have saved and ...

If you’re looking at your 401(k) statement, and are concerned your balance won’t be enough to retire on, join the club. A Gallup poll found that only half of non-retired adults with retirement plans ...

More than $2 trillion sits in forgotten or left-behind 401(k) accounts, with an average balance of $66,691, according to a new report.

You may be saving more in an easy-to-contribute retirement savings vehicle, but you're giving up a great deal of flexibility.

Americans have left behind $2.1 trillion in forgotten 401(k) accounts across 31.9 million accounts. Free national registries and databases make it easier than ever to track down your old retirement ...

Retirement savers who didn't panic earlier in 2025 ended up seeing some pretty sharp gains, instead of more pain, in their 401(k) plans in the second quarter. And a few even ended up as millionaires.

When a company suspends its 401(k) match, it amounts to a pay cut, some workers say. For countless American workers, the 401(k) company match is simply a fact of life: They contribute regularly to ...

An attorney and former employee of law firm Husch Blackwell LLP sued the firm and members of its executive board in federal court this week, claiming the employer violated its fiduciary duties under ...

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You may reach a point where you want to move on from your job professionally. Before leaving your job, review your 401(k) plan's vesting schedule. If you're not fully vested, you risk giving up ...

More than $2 trillion sits in forgotten or left-behind 401(k) retirement savings accounts, with an average balance of $66,691, according to a new report. Those 31.9 million accounts represent nearly ...