Top 10 số dư 401k theo độ tuổi năm 2022

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A 401(k) plan is a retirement savings plan offered by many American employers that has tax advantages for the saver. It is named after a section of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code (IRC).

The employee who signs up for a 401(k) agrees to have a percentage of each paycheck paid directly into an investment account. The employer may match part or all of that contribution. The employee gets to choose among a number of investment options, usually mutual funds.

Key Takeaways

• A 401(k) plan is a company-sponsored retirement account to which employees can contribute income, while employers may match contributions.
• There are two basic types of 401(k)s—traditional and Roth—which differ primarily in how they're taxed.
• With a traditional 401(k), employee contributions are pre-tax, meaning they reduce taxable income, but withdrawals are taxed.
• Employee contributions to Roth 401(k)s are made with after-tax income: There's no tax deduction in the contribution year, but withdrawals are tax free.
• Employer contributions can be made to both traditional and Roth 401(k) plans.

Introduction To The 401(K)

How 401(k) Plans Work

The 401(k) plan was designed by the United States Congress to encourage Americans to save for retirement. Among the benefits they offer is tax savings.

There are two main options, each with distinct tax advantages.

Traditional 401(k)

With a traditional 401(k), employee contributions are deducted from gross income, meaning the money comes from the employee's payroll before income taxes have been deducted. As a result, the employee's taxable income is reduced by the total amount of contributions for the year and can be reported as a tax deduction for that tax year. No taxes are due on either the money contributed or the investment earnings until the employee withdraws the money, usually in retirement.

Roth 401(k)

With a Roth 401(k), contributions are deducted from the employee's after-tax income, meaning contributions come from the employee's pay after income taxes have been deducted. As a result, there is no tax deduction in the year of the contribution. When the money is withdrawn during retirement, no additional taxes are due on the employee's contribution or the investment earnings.

However, not all employers offer the option of a Roth account. If the Roth is offered, the employee can pick one or the other (traditional 401(k)) or both. They can contribute to both, up to annual limit allowed.

Contributing to a 401(k) Plan

A 401(k) is a defined contribution plan. The employee and employer can make contributions to the account up to the dollar limits set by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

A defined contribution plan is an alternative to the traditional pension, known as a defined-benefit plan. With a pension, the employer is committed to providing a specific amount of money to the employee for life during retirement.

In recent decades, 401(k) plans have become more common, and traditional pensions have become rare as employers have shifted the responsibility and risk of saving for retirement to their employees.

Employees also are responsible for choosing the specific investments within their 401(k) accounts from a selection that their employer offers. Those offerings typically include an assortment of stock and bond mutual funds and target-date funds designed to reduce the risk of investment losses as the employee approaches retirement.

They may also include guaranteed investment contracts (GICs) issued by insurance companies and sometimes the employer's own stock.

Contribution Limits

The maximum amount that an employee or employer can contribute to a 401(k) plan is adjusted periodically to account for inflation, which is a metric that measures rising prices in an economy.

For 2022, the annual limit on employee contributions is $20,500 per year for workers under age 50. However, those aged 50 and over can make a $6,500 catch-up contribution.

For 2023, the annual limit on employee contributions is $22,500 per year for workers under age 50. Moreover, those aged 50 and over can make a $7,500 catch-up contribution.

If the employer also contributes or if the employee elects to make additional, non-deductible after-tax contributions to their traditional 401(k) account, there is a total employee-and-employer contribution amount for the year:

2022

• For workers under 50 years old, the total employee-employer contributions cannot exceed $61,000 per year.
• If the catch-up contribution for those 50 and over is included, the limit is $67,500.

2023

• For workers under 50 years old, the total employee-employer contributions cannot exceed $66,000 per year.
• If the catch-up contribution for those 50 and over is included, the limit is $73,500.

Employer Matching

Employers who match employee contributions use various formulas to calculate that match.

For instance, an employer might match 50 cents for every dollar that the employee contributes, up to a certain percentage of salary.

Financial advisors often recommend that employees contribute at least enough money to their 401(k) plans to get the full employer match.

Contributing to Both a Traditional and a Roth 401(k)

If their employer offers both types of 401(k) plans, an employee can split their contributions, putting some money into a traditional 401(k) and some into a Roth 401(k).

However, their total contribution to the two types of accounts can't exceed the limit for one account (such as $20,500 for those under age 50 in 2022 or $22,500 in 2023).

Employer contributions can be made to a traditional 401(k) account and a Roth 401(k). In both instances, contributions and their earnings will be subject to tax upon withdrawal.

How Does a 401(k) Earn Money?

Your contributions to your 401(k) account are invested according to the choices you make from the selection your employer offers. As noted above, these options typically include an assortment of stock and bond mutual funds and target-date funds designed to reduce the risk of investment losses as you get closer to retirement.

How much you contribute each year, whether or not your company matches your contributions, your investments and their returns, plus the number of years you have until retirement all contribute to how quickly and how much your money will grow.

Provided you don't remove funds from your account, you don't have to pay taxes on investment gains, interest, or dividends until you withdraw money from the account after retirement (unless you have a Roth 401(k), in which case you don't have to pay taxes on qualified withdrawals when you retire).

What's more, if you open a 401(k) when you are young, it has the potential to earn more money for you, thanks to the power of compounding. The benefit of compounding is that returns generated by savings can be reinvested back into the account and begin generating returns of their own.

Over a period of many years, the compounded earnings on your 401(k) account can actually be larger than the contributions you have made to the account. In this way, as you keep contributing to your 401(k), it has the potential to grow into a sizable chunk of money over time.

Taking Withdrawals From a 401(k)

Once money goes into a 401(k), it is difficult to withdraw it without paying taxes on the withdrawal amounts.

"Make sure that you still save enough on the outside for emergencies and expenses you may have before retirement," says Dan Stewart, CFA®, president of Revere Asset Management Inc., in Dallas. "Do not put all of your savings into your 401(k) where you cannot easily access it, if necessary."

The earnings in a 401(k) account are tax deferred in the case of traditional 401(k)s and tax free in the case of Roths. When the traditional 401(k) owner makes withdrawals, that money (which has never been taxed) will be taxed as ordinary income. Roth account owners have already paid income tax on the money they contributed to the plan and will owe no tax on their withdrawals as long as they satisfy certain requirements.

Both traditional and Roth 401(k) owners must be at least age 59½—or meet other criteria spelled out by the IRS, such as being totally and permanently disabled—when they start to make withdrawals to avoid a penalty.

This penalty is usually an additional 10% early distribution tax on top of any other tax they owe.

Some employers allow employees to take out a loan against their contributions to a 401(k) plan. The employee is essentially borrowing from themselves. If you take out a 401(k) loan, please consider that if you leave the job before the loan is repaid, you'll have to repay it in a lump sum or face the 10% penalty for an early withdrawal.

Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs)

Traditional 401(k) account holders are subject to required minimum distributions (RMDs) after reaching a certain age. (Withdrawals are often referred to as distributions in IRS parlance.)

After age 72, account owners who have retired must withdraw at least a specified percentage from their 401(k) plans that is based on their life expectancy at the time. Prior to 2020, the RMD age was 70½ years old.

Note that distributions from a traditional 401(k) are taxable. Qualified withdrawals from a Roth 401(k) are not.

Roth IRAs, unlike Roth 401(k)s, are not subject to RMDs during the owner's lifetime.

Traditional 401(k) vs. Roth 401(k)

When 401(k) plans became available in 1978, companies and their employees had just one choice: the traditional 401(k). Then in 2006, Roth 401(k)s arrived. Roths are named for former U.S. Senator William Roth of Delaware, the primary sponsor of the 1997 legislation that made the Roth IRA possible.

While Roth 401(k)s were a little slow to catch on, many employers now offer them. So the first decision employees often have to make is choosing between a Roth and a traditional (40l(k).

As a general rule, employees who expect to be in a lower marginal tax bracket after they retire might want to opt for a traditional 401(k) and take advantage of the immediate tax break.

On the other hand, employees who expect to be in a higher bracket after retiring might opt for the Roth so that they can avoid taxes on their savings later. Also important—especially if the Roth has years to grow—is that, since there is no tax on withdrawals, all the money that the contributions earn over decades of being in the account is tax free.

As a practical matter, the Roth reduces your immediate spending power more than a traditional 401(k) plan. That matters if your budget is tight.

Since no one can predict what tax rates will be decades from now, neither type of 401(k) is a sure thing. For that reason, many financial advisors suggest that people hedge their bets, putting some of their money into each.

When You Leave Your Job

When you leave a company where you've been employed and you have a 401(k) plan, you generally have four options:

1. Withdraw the Money

Withdrawing the money is usually a bad idea unless you urgently need the cash. The money will be taxable in the year it's withdrawn. You will be hit with the additional 10% early distribution tax unless you are over 59½, permanently disabled, or meet the other IRS criteria for an exception to the rule.

In the case of a Roth 401(k), you can withdraw your contributions (but not any profits) tax free and without penalty at any time as long as you have had the account for at least five years. Remember, however, that you're still diminishing your retirement savings, which you may regret later.

2. Roll Your 401(k) into an IRA

By moving the money into an IRA at a brokerage firm, a mutual fund company, or a bank, you can avoid immediate taxes and maintain the account's tax-advantaged status. What's more, you will be able to select from among a wider range of investment choices than with your employer's plan.

The IRS has relatively strict rules on rollovers and how they need to be accomplished, and running afoul of them is costly. Typically, the financial institution that is in line to receive the money will be more than happy to help with the process and prevent any missteps.

Funds withdrawn from your 401(k) must be rolled over to another retirement account within 60 days to avoid taxes and penalties.

3. Leave Your 401(k) With the Old Employer

In many cases, employers will permit a departing employee to keep a 401(k) account in their old plan indefinitely, though the employee can't make any further contributions to it. This generally applies to accounts worth at least $5,000. In the case of smaller accounts, the employer may give the employee no choice but to move the money elsewhere.

Leaving 401(k) money where it is can make sense if the old employer's plan is well managed and you are satisfied with the investment choices it offers. The danger is that employees who change jobs over the course of their careers can leave a trail of old 401(k) plans and may forget about one or more of them. Their heirs might also be unaware of the existence of the accounts.

4. Move Your 401(k) to a New Employer

You can usually move your 401(k) balance to your new employer's plan. As with an IRA rollover, this maintains the account's tax-deferred status and avoids immediate taxes.

It could be a wise move if you aren't comfortable with making the investment decisions involved in managing a rollover IRA and would rather leave some of that work to the new plan's administrator.

How Do You Start a 401(k)?

The simplest way to start a 401(k) plan is through your employer. Many companies offer 401(k) plans and some will match part of an employee's contributions. In this case, your 401(k) paperwork and payments will be handled by the company during onboarding.

If you are self-employed or run a small business with your spouse, you may be eligible for a solo 401(k) plan, also known as an independent 401(k). These retirement plans allow freelancers and independent contractors to fund their own retirement, even though they are not employed by another company. A solo 401(k) can be created through most online brokers.

What Is the Maximum Contribution to a 401(k)?

For most people, the maximum contribution to a 401(k) plan is $20,500 in 2022 and $22,500 in 2023. If you are more than 50 years old, you can make an additional 2022 catch-up contribution of $6,500 for a total of $27,000 (the catch-up contribution for 2023 is $7,500 for a total of $30,000). There are also limitations on the employer's matching contribution: The combined employer-employee contributions cannot exceed $61,000 in 2022 (or $67,500 for employees over 50 years old) and $66,000 in 2023 (or $73,500 for employees over 50 years old).

Is It a Good Idea to Take Early Withdrawals from Your 401(k)?

There are few advantages to taking an early withdrawal from a 401(k) plan. If you take withdrawals before age 59½, you will face a 10% penalty in addition to any taxes you owe. However, some employers allow hardship withdrawals for sudden financial needs, such as medical costs, funeral costs, or buying a home. This can help you avoid the early withdrawal penalty but you will still have to pay taxes on the withdrawal.

What Is the Main Benefit of a 401(k)?

A 401(k) plan lets you reduce your tax burden while saving for retirement. Not only do you get tax-deferred gains but it's also hassle-free since contributions are automatically subtracted from your paycheck. In addition, many employers will match part of their employee's 401(k) contributions, effectively giving them a free boost to their retirement savings.

The Bottom Line

A 401(k) plan is a workplace retirement plan that lets you make annual contributions up to a certain limit and invest that money for the benefit of your later years once your working days are done.

401(k) plans come in two types: a traditional or Roth. The traditional 401(k) involves pre-tax contributions that give you a tax break when you make them and reduce your taxable income. However, you pay ordinary income tax on your withdrawals. The Roth 401(k) involves after-tax contributions and no upfront tax break, but you'll pay no taxes on your withdrawals in retirement. Both accounts allow employer contributions that can increase your savings.

Một số lượng kỷ lục là 401 (k) chủ sở hữu tại Fidelity Investments đã đạt được tình trạng triệu phú trong năm 2018. Không phải một trong số đó? Bạn có thể ở trong công ty rất tốt: Số dư 401 (k) bảy con số là ngoại lệ, không phải là quy tắc.

Trên thực tế, số dư trung bình 401 (k) tại Fidelity-nắm giữ 16,2 triệu tài khoản 401 (k) và được xếp hạng là người giữ hồ sơ đóng góp được xác định lớn nhất-là 103.700 đô la vào tháng 3 năm 2019.

Nếu điều đó vẫn có vẻ cao, hãy xem xét rằng trung bình có xu hướng bị sai lệch bởi các ngoại lệ, và trong trường hợp này, con số đó đang được các triệu phú hiếm hoi đó. Trung bình, đại diện cho sự cân bằng giữa giữa mức cao và mức thấp, chỉ là 24.500 đô la.

Bất kể con số nào gần với thực tế của bạn hơn - và chắc chắn đối với một số người, cả hai sẽ cảm thấy ngoài tầm với - điều quan trọng cần nhớ là những con số như thế này giống như đào tạo xác tàu bạn nhiều thông tin hành động.

Trung bình và trung bình 401 (k) cân bằng ở mọi lứa tuổi

Hỏi hơn một chút là số dư trung bình và trung bình theo độ tuổi. Đó là vì IRS đặt giới hạn đóng góp cho tài khoản 401 (k), 20.500 đô la vào năm 2022 (27.000 đô la cho những tuổi từ 50 trở lên) và 22.500 đô la vào năm 2023.contribution limits for 401(k) accounts, $20,500 in 2022 ($27,000 for those age 50 or older) and $22,500 in 2023.

Ngay cả khi bạn đã đóng góp tối đa mỗi năm và đăng lợi nhuận đầu tư hai chữ số-cả hai đều rất khó xảy ra; Kết hợp chúng và bạn là một siêu anh hùng nghỉ hưu - sẽ mất gần 20 năm để đạt được một triệu. Điều đó làm cho nó không công bằng và không có kết quả, nói, một người 25 tuổi để so sánh sự cân bằng của cô với mức trung bình cho những người tiết kiệm ở mọi lứa tuổi.

Các con số dưới đây cho thấy mức độ cân bằng 401 (k) tăng theo tuổi, ít nhất là cho đến khi người tham gia bắt đầu rút tiền của họ khi nghỉ hưu.

Tuổi 20-29

Số dư trung bình 401 (k): $ 11,800. Trung bình 401 (k) Số dư: $ 4,300. $11,800. Median 401(k) balance: $4,300.

Nhiều người tham gia trong nhóm tuổi này mới làm việc và mới để tiết kiệm cho nghỉ hưu. Tuy nhiên, ngay cả ở độ tuổi trẻ này, điều quan trọng là ưu tiên đóng góp cho kế hoạch nghỉ hưu tại nơi làm việc của bạn, đặc biệt là nếu chủ nhân của bạn phù hợp với một phần đóng góp của bạn.

Tuy nhiên, các khuyến nghị chung đề nghị nhằm mục đích cân bằng hưu trí bằng giữa một nửa và tất cả mức lương hàng năm của bạn ở tuổi 30. Nhóm này có thể không đạt được điều đó, mặc dù những con số này không phản ánh những gì họ có thể đã tiết kiệm ở nơi khác, trong thời gian nghỉ hưu cá nhân Các tài khoản như Roth hoặc IRA truyền thống.between half and all of your annual salary by age 30. This group may be falling short of that, though these numbers don’t reflect what they may have saved elsewhere, in individual retirement accounts like Roth or traditional IRAs.

Độ tuổi 30-39

Số dư trung bình 401 (k): $ 42,400. Trung bình 401 (k) Số dư: $ 16.500. $42,400. Median 401(k) balance: $16,500.

Tại thời điểm này, cho dù được đo bằng trung bình hoặc trung bình, những người tham gia đã tăng số dư của họ khoảng bốn lần.

Một điểm ngày càng trở nên quan trọng khi những người tham gia tuổi: Phân tích Fidelity đối xử riêng biệt từng tài khoản, điều đó có nghĩa là số dư aren tổng hợp bởi chủ tài khoản và sau đó tính trung bình. Khi mọi người già đi và dành nhiều thời gian hơn trong lực lượng lao động, họ có nhiều khả năng nắm giữ nhiều hơn một 401 (k), đặc biệt là nếu họ đã thay đổi công việc mà không cần kết hợp hoặc kết hợp các tài khoản.

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Lên đến $ 600

Khi bạn đầu tư vào một tài khoản tự định hướng Merrill Edge® mới. $102,700. Median 401(k) balance: $36,000.

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Tư vấn nghề nghiệp cộng với giảm giá cho vay với tiền gửi đủ điều kiện

Không có $174,100. Median 401(k) balance: $60,900.

Không có chương trình khuyến mãi tại thời điểm này

Độ tuổi 40-49

Số dư trung bình 401 (k): $ 102,700. Trung bình 401 (k) Số dư: 36.000 đô la. $195,500. Median 401(k) balance: $62,000.

Một bước nhảy rắn khác ở độ tuổi này, với cả hai con số hơn gấp đôi - lần cuối cùng chúng ta sẽ thấy một phần trăm bước nhảy lớn giữa các độ tuổi. Rằng có khả năng ít nhất một phần là một sản phẩm của thu nhập cao nhất: theo công ty nghiên cứu bồi thường Payscale, đối với phụ nữ, trả tiền có xu hướng cao nhất ở tuổi 39; Đối với nam giới, 48 tuổi.

Theo đó, số dư 401 (k) bắt đầu giảm khi nhiều người bắt đầu khai thác tài khoản của họ. Số dư trung bình cho những người từ 70 tuổi trở lên là $ 182,100; Trung bình là $ 51,900.

Những gì bạn có thể học được từ số dư trung bình 401 (k)

Một lần nữa: Không nhiều. Đây là một điểm chuẩn khá độc đoán. Trong tổng hợp, nó có thể nói về cách người lao động nói chung đang làm khi tiết kiệm cho nghỉ hưu, nhưng nó không giúp bạn phân tích tình huống của riêng bạn. Nó cũng giới hạn ở những người có 401 (k); Nhiều công nhân don lồng.

Một cách tiếp cận tốt hơn để đánh giá các nỗ lực của bạn: một máy tính hưu trí, điều này sẽ cung cấp cho bạn một đề xuất cá nhân hóa hơn về số lượng bạn nên tiết kiệm ngay bây giờ và bạn sẽ cần bao nhiêu ở cuối dòng. (Nếu bạn không thích những gì bạn thấy, bạn có thể thấy hướng dẫn của chúng tôi để lập kế hoạch nghỉ hưu hữu ích.)retirement calculator, which will give you a more personalized recommendation for how much you should have saved now, and how much you’ll need at the end of the line. (If you don't like what you see, you might find our guide to retirement planning helpful.)

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