Updated 2026-04-21

Money Market Funds in Your 401(k): Yields, Safety & When to Use

How money market funds work in your 401(k), current yields, comparison with stable value funds, and when parking in cash helps or hurts your retirement savings.

Key Takeaways

2026 Quick Reference

$24,500
2026 Deferral Limit
$72,000
Total 415(c) Limit
59½
Penalty-Free Age
73
RMD Start Age

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Pavlo Pyskunov

Pavlo Pyskunov

Managing Director & Investment Fund Director

Pavlo Pyskunov analyzes employer-sponsored retirement plans using IRS publications and DOL Form 5500 filings, helping workers maximize their 401(k) savings through data-driven guidance.

Last updated: 2026-04-21

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