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Boomer 401(k) Average Rises to $267,900, Still Far From Million-Dollar Targets

Fresh figures are pushing the focus from hitting seven figures to stretching smaller balances into reliable income.

New NIRS Report Finds Typical U.S. Worker Has $955 in Retirement Savings

New Analysis Finds Typical U.S. Worker Has Just $955 Saved for Retirement

Vanguard Finds Many Retirees Miss RMDs, With Fixes Available to Cut Penalties

Missed RMDs Cost Retirees Up to $1.7 Billion a Year

2026 Retirement Rules Push Roth Catch-Ups for High Earners

2026 Guide to Saving for Retirement: Maximize 401(k)s, Reduce Fees, Weigh Roth, and Use IRAs/HSAs

Vanguard Study Puts Missed RMD Penalties at Up to $1.7 Billion a Year

Retirees’ Year-End Must‑Do List: Take RMDs, Rebalance, Plan Next Year’s Cash Flow

Few Retirees Reach $1 Million as Typical Nest Egg Stalls at $200,000

IRS Sets 2026 Retirement Limits, Lifts 401(k) Cap to $24,500

IRS Sets 2026 Retirement Limits and Roth Catch-Up Rule for High Earners

New Survey Finds 401(k) Access Boosts Retirement Savings by 29%

Experts Recast $1.5 Million as a Retirement Checkpoint, Not a Finish Line

Fidelity Adjusts Retirement Savings Benchmarks for Longer Lifespans