Factoid - Thursday, May 28, 2026
Fidelity Investments reported that the average 401(k) balance for accounts it services stood at $141,000 in Q1'26, an increase of 11%year-over-year. The average value of assets held in individual retirement accounts increased by 7% over the period to $131,380. Higher savings rates and equity market performance contributed to the increase in 401(k) account balances. Fidelity noted that the average 401(k) savings rate stood at a record14.4% in Q1'26.
Posted on Thursday, May 28, 2026 @ 9:30 AM

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