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Americans’ 401(k) balances hit record levels last year. See how you compare.

Americans’ 401(k) balances hit record levels last year. See how you compare.
MarketWatch Tuesday 16 June 2026, 13:00 UTC By Beth Pinsker 1 min read
Key Points

It was a very good year for most workplace retirement savers, according to Vanguard’s latest “How America Saves” report

It was a very good year for most workplace retirement savers, according to Vanguard’s latest “How America Saves” report [Image text:] MUTUAL FUNDS STOCKS FIXE INC ETF's Cash Dividends Corporate al Income Inte
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