Your 401k balance is a lie. That number you see on your statement? It’s not really yours. The IRS owns a chunk of it, and most people never do the math to figure out how much they’ll actually get to ...

I’ve been challenging conventional financial wisdom for years, and today I want to expose one of the biggest myths in retirement planning: the 401k match as a “100% return.” As someone who’s helped ...

Contributing a lot to a 401(k) could help you build a solid retirement nest egg. You can also enjoy a huge tax break along the way. Be mindful of the pitfalls of 401(k)s and consider putting some of ...

Ali Hussain has a background that consists of a career in finance with large financial institutions and in journalism covering business. MoMo Productions / Getty Images The average 401(k) balance for ...