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One Big Way Your 401(k) May Be Changing in 2026
4+ hour, 36+ min ago (396+ words) A new option is entering retirement plans " here's why it matters. In 2026, there are many changes on the horizon for 401(k) retirement plans. One of those changes is that many brokerage firms will begin offering annuity options within 401(k) plans. Annuities are…...
How much incremental growth will the $12 trillion in 401(k) pension funds bring to the crypto market?
11+ hour, 49+ min ago (1124+ words) The default effect in the U. S. pension system: historical shifts in options have led to massive fund flows and changed retirement methods. Written by: Thejaswini MA Compiled by: Chopper, Foresight News Any default option will eventually become the choice of the…...
New Retirement Investment Rules Raise Concerns for Employers - NYC Today
4+ hour, 54+ min ago (360+ words) Proposed regulations aim to open 401(k) plans to private equity and other alternative assets, but employers fear legal risks. Apr. 10, 2026 at 5: 49am The proposed regulations are seen as a victory for the private equity industry, which has long sought access to the…...
Commentary: New Fed rule could open 401(k)s to private equity, crypto investments " Randall Bloomquist
5+ hour, 47+ min ago (517+ words) Commentary: The move has sparked a debate between those who believe the rule would support'growth and others who fear it would destabilize the vital accounts. For decades, the American 401(k) has been a relatively predictable engine of retirement, powered almost exclusively…...
The evolving case for access to alternative investments in workplace retirement plans
18+ hour, 55+ min ago (28+ words) Benefits PRO The evolving case for access to alternative investments in workplace retirement plans More From HR Executive...
'Your Pension on Bitcoin?' Trump Pushes Shock Plan to Open 401(K)S to High-Risk Crypto Bets
20+ hour, 17+ min ago (711+ words) A controversial proposal to open America's retirement system to cryptocurrency has intensified debate over whether millions of savers could be exposed to unprecedented financial risk. President Donald Trump's latest economic blueprint signals a dramatic shift in how Americans could invest…...
Bitcoin, Ether May Be First Crypto Added to US Retirement Plans
23+ hour, 12+ min ago (165+ words) Bitcoin and Ether may be among the first cryptocurrencies added to US retirement plans as regulators move to ease restrictions on alternative assets. Robert Crossley, head of global industry advisory services at Franklin Templeton, told DL News in an interview…...
401(k) Fees Are Falling'But Are You Overpaying?
22+ hour, 1+ min ago (409+ words) Fred Barstein: This is Fred Barstein, Founder and CEO of 401k TV, TPSU, and TRAU. We just completed our first TPSU program here in Columbus, Ohio, and I'm here with one of our adjunct lecturers, Tyler Deck from Oswald Financial. Tyler,…...
Forced Into Retirement Before You're Ready? Here Are 3 Critical Moves to Make.
17+ hour, 15+ min ago (637+ words) It's important to know what to do. For many people, retirement is a transition that's planned for carefully. But you may end up getting forced into retirement for a number of reasons -- downsizing at work, health issues, or the need…...
Did I save too much?': Your 401(k) may be at all-time highs, but there are risks to having a big balance " how to optimize your savings now
23+ hour, 41+ min ago (577+ words) Think a big 401(k) balance guarantees a comfortable retirement? It may not be that simple. Many Americans assume that hitting the usual benchmarks, such as saving 10 times their salary, or following the 4% rule, means they're in the clear. But advisors say…...