Investors are putting more into their 401(k)s — here's the average savings rate

The average 401(k) savings rate is trending higher, according to a new survey from Plan Sponsor Council of America. Here's how it compares to target benchmarks.

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Investors are putting more into their 401(k)s — here's the average savings rate

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