As recessions become an inevitable part of the economic cycle, the responsibility of ERISA fiduciaries and 401k plan sponsors is clear. For plan sponsors, the answer lies in a proactive, hands-on approach. It’s about continuously reviewing plan design, investing in technology, and fostering a culture of financial literacy among participants.
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It turns out there’s a downside to 401k participant engagement. Who knew?
As the year approaches its conclusion, it’s a good time to reflect on the good that we have seen in the 401k world. In doing so, we can see plan sponsors have reason to smile.









5 Underreported 401k Stories From The Summer Of 2025
Not all impactful changes come from courtrooms or market forecasts. Sometimes the quietest adjustments happen in the administrative framework of retirement plans. This summer, two such moves stood out as underreported 401k stories that carry both promise and peril for fiduciaries.