The S&P 500, a proxy for the stock market, returned about 16% in 2025, and its three-year, annualized return has been around 22%. Those are performances well above the average of many decades.

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When you think about your 401(k), one of the first questions that comes to mind is: How much is it actually growing? On average, 401(k) returns typically fall between 5% and 8% annually, depending on ...

Whether you're new to the world of 401(k) plans or are looking to see how your investments stack up, having a general framework for 401(k) return rates can be financially beneficial, not to mention ...

Here's how investing just $6.66 per day can lead to a $1 million retirement.