Trump Proposed a New Retirement Plan With Up to a $1,000 Match. How Might It Work?

An existing law could help create new retirement savings plans for people who lack them. But there may be income restrictions ...

Here’s how Trump’s 401(k)-style retirement accounts could work

During his State of the Union address, President Trump unveiled a proposal to create retirement accounts for people who don’t ...

Should You Bother With Your Company's 401(k) If There's No Match?

It generally pays to fund a 401 (k) up to your workplace match at the very least. But if you have no match, you shouldn't feel pressured to participate in your company's 401 (k). If you're not sure ...

Trump $1,000 401(k) match plan: can the new government retirement savings boost help 44% of workers without employer plans in 2026? What 56 million forgotten American workers ...

U.S. workers — about 56 million people — lack access to an employer retirement plan in 2026. The Trump $1,000 401(k) match plan aims to close that gap fast. President Donald Trump says the federal ...

What Your 401(k) Can (and Can’t) Do for Your Retirement Income

This straightforward guide breaks down the details on what exactly your 401(k) retirement account can and can’t do for you in retirement.
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401(k) Real Talk Episode 181: February 25, 2026

Fred Barstein discusses the top 401(k) and retirement plan advisor news of the week about Vestwell, DC plan conversion rates, CIT misconceptions and more.

Average 401(k) balance in your 60s: How do you stack up?

According to data from investment management firm Vanguard, the average balance for a 64-year-old is $271,320. But averages ...

Trump pledges new retirement savings plan for workers without 401(k)s

The new 401(k)-type plan would be modeled after the low-fee federal Thrift Savings Plan, or TSP, to remedy what Trump termed ...