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Why the Private Markets Push into 401(k)s Matters to Your Retirement

Something meaningful is happening in the retirement plan world, and it has nothing to do with another round of Roth versus pre-tax debates. Some of the biggest names in private markets — Blackstone, Apollo, and Ares — are making a concerted push to bring ...

Never Mistake Silence for Weakness

I’ve always tried to get along with people. I really have. I’m not wired for constant conflict, and my instinct has always been to keep the peace, even when that peace comes at my own expense. Sometimes that works. Sometimes it doesn’t. And sometimes pe...

The DOL’s Alternative Investments Proposal: A Turning Point or Just More Regulatory Noise?

If you’ve been paying attention to retirement plan news lately, you know that alternative investm...

Empower and Blackstone Walk Into a 401(k)… And It’s Not a Joke (But It Might Change Everything)

If someone had told me 15 years ago that one of the world’s largest alternative asset managers wo...

Why the USPS “Postmark” Rule Change Matters for Your Mail Deadlines

If you’re the kind of person who waits until April 15 to drop off your federal tax return in a bl...

DOL Backs JPMorgan in 401(k) Forfeiture Fight: What It Means for Plan Sponsors

If you’ve been paying attention to the growing wave of 401(k) forfeiture litigation, the Departme...

IRS Letter-Procedure Update for 2026: Bigger Fees, Electronic-First, and Beware of Refund Risks

If you ever thought IRS procedural updates were boring, buckle up — because the latest IRS guidan...

401(k) Changes in 2026: What Every Saver and Sponsor Needs to Understand

Every year brings incremental changes to retirement plans, but 2026 is different. This isn’t just...

The Quiet Disappearance of 401kHelpCenter.com

At some point, without much notice, 401kHelpCenter.com disappeared. No announcement. No farewell...

Why Fred Reish’s Move to Prime Capital Matters to Plan Sponsors and Providers

Today’s industry news isn’t just another personnel announcement. When Fred Reish, a lawyer whos...