How Long Will 401K Savings Last? 
There are a variety of factors that impact how long 401 -LRB- k -RRB- savings will last , including : account balance , retirement age , living expenses , withdrawal rate , tax rates , charges and fees . Several investigative reports by the Employee Benefit Research Institute , 60 Minutes , Frontline , Forbes and other organizations show that most accounts run out of funds within 7-8 years , due to fees and taxes . And , if tax rates increase in the future as expected , the savings may be depleted much faster . To watch the video reports or for a detailed analysis to predict how long your savings will last go to WEBSITELINK iflretirement.com/usa-insurance-brokers 