The reality is sobering: The average 401 (k) balance of a Gen Xer is about $190,000, while the average balance for Boomers nearing or already in retirement is about $250,000. 2 Those drawdowns at 4% would replace about $10,000 a year—a fraction of most household budgets. Clearly, lump sums alone do not reveal whether you can sustain your lifestyle.

It was one of the few policy proposals in Trump’s record-breaking, 108-minute State of the Union speech. It was also signed into law by his predecessor four years ago.

President Donald Trump, in his State of the Union address Tuesday night, suggested a major new retirement benefit for tens of millions of American workers, embracing an economic policy that

The saver's match is worth 50% of qualifying retirement account contributions of up to $2,000 per individual. Taxpayers who file as individuals could get up to $1,000 from the federal government. Married couples who file jointly can qualify for up to $2,000 if they make qualifying contributions to an IRA or workplace retirement account.

During his State of the Union address this week, President Donald Trump said he intends to use existing administrative authority to establish a federal retirement savings option f

When I was younger and earned an entry-level salary, I made a big mistake. I opted to save for retirement in a traditional IRA instead of a Roth account. At the time, I liked the idea of an immediate tax break.

Here's a closer look at how much the average tax refund could be worth by retirement. As of Feb. 13, 2026, the average tax refund is $2,476. This is up from $2,169 at the same time last year. Obviously, your refund will vary depending on your income, filing status, and the tax deductions and credits you qualify for.

A key member of the Seattle Seahawks defense, which powered the team to a Super Bowl win, is considering hanging up the cleats.