Retirement and healthcare savings account balances have grown since last year for the 4 million or so employees with 401(k) accounts with Bank of America. As freelancer Keith Button reports, the average 401(k) account balance for the group was $102,660 in September, up $22,635 from one year earlier, while the average health savings account balance was $5,130, up $650.
Editor Lee Hafner interviewed the CEO of Global Guardian, a security solutions company, who advises both employers and employees to prepare for emergencies. While disasters such as a wildfire or a terrorist attack can happen unexpectedly, the company nonetheless says there are measures individuals and employers can take in advance to stay safe.
