Discover how 401(k) balances in your 40s and 50s stack up and learn smart strategies to grow savings, such as catch-up ...

Tapping a 401(k) before age 59 and 1/2 usually results in an early withdrawal penalty. A special rule might allow you to access your 401(k) without a penalty at 55. It’s important to know how this ...

A 54-year-old with $4M in a 401(k) has eight times the average balance for people in their 50s. The rule of 55 allows penalty-free 401(k) withdrawals if you leave your job in the year you turn 55 or ...

Fidelity and Schwab have blocked third-party advisors from accessing 401(k) plans via credential sharing. Here's why, and what to do if your account is affected. Many, or all, of the products featured ...