The average 401(k) balance between the ages of 45 and 54 is about $189,000, according to Vanguard. How do your savings ...

Key Takeaways Older workers were the most likely to max out their 401(k)s, according to a recent report.Those who feel behind ...

The number is probably not what you'd have expected.

For Americans ages 45 to 54, the median 401(k) balance is just $67,769 according to Vanguard’s How America Saves Report. This ...

We break down the average Social Security payment and 401(k) balance for a 65-year-old. See what the typical monthly ...

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The average 401(k) balance for someone in their 60s was $568,040 as of June 2025. The median, though, was far less: $188,792.

Data from the Fed shows how common retirement savings are among older Americans and the average amounts they report.

The ideal 401(k) balance by age 30 is 1x your annual salary, 3x by age 40, 6x by age 50, 8x by age 60, and 10x by age 67. In 2025, you can contribute up to $23,500 annually to your 401(k), plus an ...

Older high-income workers who make contributions beyond the standard amount will have to put that extra money into a Roth 401 ...