In this article FIS Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNTwatch nowIn a year that defied most economists' expectations, retirement savers reaped the benefits.
The average 401(k) balance ended 2023 up 14% from a year earlier to $118,600, Fidelity found.
"This past year ended on a high note for retirement savers," said Sharon Brovelli, president of workplace investing at Fidelity Investments.
Overall, more than one third of retirement savers increased their retirement savings contributions, Fidelity found.
The average 401(k) contribution rate, including employer and employee contributions, now stands at 13.9%, just below Fidelity's suggested savings rate of 15%.
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