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The Man Who Invented the 401(k) Says It's Broken— and He's Got a New Plan

Jul 29, 2026 · 04:44 AM ET· updated 3h ago
The Man Who Invented the 401(k) Says It's Broken— and He's Got a New Plan

401(k) creator Ted Benna says lower-income workers need a new retirement savings model with his Radish initiative.

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The person who created the 401(k) retirement plan says it doesn't work well for people who earn less money, and he wants to try a new way to help them save. This shows people are thinking hard about how to make retirement savings fairer and easier for everyone.

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