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30 May 2026, 18:43 UTC · 4h ago
Source · https://www.fool.com/retirement/2026/05/30/the-average-401k-balance-in-2025-may-surprise-you/
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Vanguard reports that 401(k) balances rose by 13% in 2025, reaching an all-time high. — Rising retirement balances indicate increased household wealth and positive market sentiment, though this is a lagging indicator of past performance.
+0.30The median 401(k) balance at the end of 2025 was $44,115, significantly lower than the average of $167,970. — A wide gap between median and average suggests high wealth concentration, implying lower aggregate consumer resilience across the general population.
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