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Americans' average 401(k) balance reaches record high, Fidelity data shows
Average balances rose 10.5% from the previous quarter as strong market gains and steady contributions lifted retirement savings, Fidelity said.
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Americans Get Major 401(k) Boost: who is Saving Most
Americans across all generations have boosted their retirement accounts, according to Fidelity.
Average 401(k), IRA balances hit record highs — but more workers are raiding their accounts, Fidelity says
Record-high retirement account balances were offset by increased borrowing and hardship withdrawals from 401(k) and IRA plans, signaling financial stress among workers.
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Americans' average 401(k) balance reaches record high, Fidelity data shows
As 401(k) balances hit record highs, Jade Warshaw told FOX Business that steady investing — rather than trying to time the market — is the key to long-term wealth.
Americans' 401(k) retirement account balances hit a record high in the second quarter of 2026. (shutterstock)
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