401(k) Plans: What Are They, How They Work

A 401(k) plan is a tax-advantaged retirement account offered by many employers. There are two basic types—traditional and Roth. Here’s how they work.
Purdue University

Defined Contribution Retirement Plan Committee

What are the responsibilities of the Retirement Plan Committee? The Defined Contribution Retirement Plan Committee assists with guidance and oversight of the investment options offered through ...
Seeking Alpha

Callan's 2025 Defined Contribution Trends Survey Shows Continued Focus on Fees, Fund/Manager Due Diligence, and Investment Structure Evaluation

SAN FRANCISCO, May 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Callan, a leading institutional investment consulting firm, announced today the results of its 2025 Defined Contribution (DC) Trends Survey. Now in its 18 ...
InvestmentNews

Blackstone muscling into 401(k) space with new DC plan unit

Blackstone is making a significant move into the defined-contribution retirement market, launching a new business unit dedicated to expanding access to private assets such as private equity and ...
Morningstar

Is Private Market Investing Coming to Your 401(k)? Here’s What Trump’s Executive Order Could Mean for Investors

President Donald Trump signed an executive order instructing the Securities and Exchange Commission, Department of Labor, and the Treasury to work on a framework that would allow for the inclusion of ...
Pensions&Investments

Retirees' assets keep flowing out of DC plans at vigorous pace — Morningstar

Assets have been flowing out of defined contribution plans at a vigorous pace in recent years with no moderation in sight, according to Morningstar. “Growth of assets in the DC system is hindered by ...