Average 401(k), IRA balances hit record highs — but more workers are raiding their accounts, Fidelity says

Published September 3, 2026 · Category: Finance

Overview

Retirement account balances rose in the second quarter amid market gains, according to Fidelity. At the same time, more savers tapped their accounts for cash.

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Originally published at www.cnbc.com.

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