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The future of 401(k) plans looks bright

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But only if retirement plan advisers lead the way

Conversations with 401(k) and 403(b) plan sponsors and participants have moved from “managing through the crisis” to “preparing for the new normal.” As with the 2008-2009 recession, defined-contribution plan participants have mostly stayed the course, maintaining contributions and investment

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