In this edition of Sense Check, Empower’s Ryan Deakins explains how to pick 401(k) investments, breaking down strategy, fund options, and contribution approaches.

July’s spending bill doubles the withdrawal limit for K-12 expenses to $20,000 and expands how families can use their education savings, including for nontraditional learning and IRA rollovers.

In this edition of Sense Check, Empower’s Joseph Chang, CFP® weighs in on how to invest in mutual funds and key considerations for beginners

HSAs, FSAs, and HRAs each offer potential tax perks and flexibility for managing healthcare spending today and in retirement.

ESPPs allow workers buy company stock at a discount through payroll deductions, but plan features and tax rules determine how much value they deliver.

Rising limits and growing adoption are turning Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) into a long-term tool for younger workers.

How close are Americans to hitting the savings milestones some experts recommend? Empower data, paired with income benchmarks, shows where each age group stands.

After years of low returns, bonds are experiencing a renewed appeal in a high-interest, moderate-inflation environment.

Empower analysis finds that younger generations are investing post-paycheck for tax-free withdrawals in retirement.

While 2025 is shaping up to be a banner year for mergers and acquisitions, some large corporations are seeing a clearer path to value by pulling themselves apart.