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The average 401(k) balance by age

The 401(k) is one of the most common investment vehicles to save for retirement. See how your long-term savings stack up.

Can I contribute to a 401(k) and an IRA?

Supplementing your workplace retirement account is a great way to boost your retirement savings and put even more of your money to work in tax-advantaged accounts.

What to know about 401(k) rollover options

A 401(k) rollover is when you move money from your former employer-sponsored retirement plan into another employer-sponsored retirement plan or an IRA. Learn more on how to execute a rollover.

How to find old 401(k) accounts

If you’re among the many people who have left 401(k) accounts behind with former employers, know that money isn’t lost. There are steps you can take to track down your old 401(k) account.

How can I plan for taxes in retirement? Get a Sense Check

Empower's Tony Johnson highlights some key topics to keep in mind for tax planning in retirement, including Social Security, 401(k) withdrawals, capital gains, and charitable giving.

How to help protect your 401(k) during stock market volatility

Making smart, confident investing decisions means having a plan — not just in the coming days but for the long term.

Becoming the 401(k) millionaire next door

The amount of retirement millionaires continues to grow, according to Empower data, with 9.1% of Americans falling into this category of retirement savers.

Is Social Security taxable?

The answer isn't exactly a simple one. Learn income thresholds, how to file, and which states tax benefits.

Helping members pursue a more secure retirement

A critical pillar of the U.S. retirement system, Taft-Hartley plans represent a unique collaboration between labor unions and employers and reflect a powerful mode of collective bargaining and partnership.

What taxes do I pay in retirement?

One often-overlooked aspect of retirement planning is the impact of paying taxes in retirement. 

COLA increase 2026: Social Security payments to rise 2.8%

The cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) 2026 will give retirees and other Social Security beneficiaries an extra $56 a month, on average.

What happens to your 401(k) if you quit your job?

If you quit your job at your current company, there are a few options for what to do with your 401(k).

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