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Alight Solutions 401(k) IndexTM: May 2025 Observations
Retirement plan investors continued engaging in robust trading in May as stocks recovered from their April lows, according to the Alight Solutions 401(k) IndexTM.
Alight Solutions 401(k) IndexTM: April 2025 Observations
A volatile stock market led to high trading activity among retirement plan investors in April, according to the Alight Solutions 401(k) IndexTM.
Alight Solutions 401(k) Index™: Q1 2025 Observations
Volatility on Wall Street made for high trading activity in retirement plans in the first quarter of 2025, according to the Alight Solutions 401(k) IndexTM.
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What is Washington doing to retirement plans in 2025?
Learn more about the recent and potential impacts of the U.S. Government policies and decisions, and their effects on retirement plans for benefits plan sponsors.
Two Approaches to the Roth Catch-Up Mandate — Implications for Plan Sponsors
Evaluate approaches to the Roth Catch-Up Mandate. Support participants and prepare for potential administrative changes.
Public employee retirement: addressing the pension system crisis
Responsible for delivering benefits to more than 25 million members, public employee retirement is at a breaking point.
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How Alight reduces risk for Defined Benefit pension plan sponsors...and improves participant/member experiences
Alight has over 50 years of experience administering defined benefit plans, giving plan sponsors the important resources to manage their pension programs.
IRS Private Letter Ruling — New flexibility in employee benefit design, a step in the right direction
The IRS has issued a Private Letter Ruling (PLR 202434006) that provides a mechanism for employers to allow employees some level of choice about how to allocate employer contributions amongst various employee benefits.
Introducing Alight IRA
To uphold Alight’s commitment to helping people achieve better financial security, Alight has introduced the Alight IRA.