The Hidden Heist in Your 401(k) The retirement savings crisis in America has many faces, but few are as insidious as the hidden fees that drain tens of thousands from workers' accounts every year.
These stealthy charges often masquerade as "expenses" or "costs," reducing what would otherwise be a comfortable nest egg to a mere pittance.
More than half of American workers rely on their 401(k) plans for retirement savings, and a 1% difference in fees can slash their ultimate account balance by nearly a third.