Average 401(k) balances hit a record high $80,900 at the end of the first quarter because of increased employee and employer contributions and a strong equities market, according to new analysis by Fidelity Investments.
This was an 8.4 percent increase over the prior year, when the average balance stood at $74,600.
Related news: Fewer employers match 401(k) contributions
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