https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-record-number-of-millionaires-created-in-us-by-rock-solid-401-k-marketContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-record-number-of-millionaires-created-in-us-by-rock-solid-401-k-markethttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-record-number-of-millionaires-created-in-us-by-rock-solid-401-k-market#u59259Mon, 07 Sep 2026 01:36:46 +0000A record number of Americans have become 401(k) millionaires due to a sturdy stock market and high savings rates. Fidelity reports that balances for 401(k), 403(b), and IRA accounts reached new highs in the second quarter of 2026. This growth is attributed to a combination of market performance and record-level savings rates among participants. The trend reflects a broader increase in retirement wealth across the United States, specifically boosting balances for savers during the second quarter.Why it mattersRetirement accounts like 401(k)s are primary vehicles for long-term wealth accumulatio