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May 2024
29m 13s

Was the 401(k) a Mistake?

The New York Times
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The first generation to be fully reliant on 401(k) plans is now starting to retire. As that happens, it is becoming clear just how broken the system is. Michael Steinberger, a contributing writer for The New York Times Magazine, explains. 
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