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Alight Solutions 401(k) Index™: August 2026 observations

Participant trading was exceptionally limited in August, with just 0.08% of assets transferred and 14 of 21 trading days favoring fixed income.

Alight Solutions 401(k) Index™: July 2026 observations

July market performance was mixed, with international equities advancing, fixed income declining as yields rose and U.S. equities producing uneven results across market segments.

Alight Solutions 401(k) Index<sup>TM</sup>: Second Quarter 2026 Observations

Alight Solutions 401(k) IndexTM: Second Quarter 2026 Observations

Retirement plan trading increased in the second quarter as equity markets rebounded sharply from first-quarter volatility.

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Trump Accounts for employers: Frequently asked questions

Trump Accounts for employers: Frequently asked questions

The proposed rules answer questions about Trump Accounts while introducing new compliance considerations employers should evaluate.

PEPM vs. utilization-based funding

PEPM vs. utilization-based funding: Which benefits pricing model delivers greater value?

As pressure grows to manage spending, and ROI, employers are asking - does the way we fund benefits align with how we define value?

trump accounts

Preparing for Trump Accounts: What Treasury's proposed rules mean for employers

Treasury's newly issued proposed regulations provide the first detailed framework for employer-sponsored Trump Account contribution programs.

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connected global benefits

Lessons from IKEA: creating a more connected global benefits experience

Join leaders from IKEA | Ingka Group, Alight and Benifex as they explore the importance of supporting a modern global workforce.

Retirement Benefits

Medicare Part D is evolving: What employers need to know about the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act

For employers sponsoring group retiree plans, the Inflation Reduction Act presents both challenges and strategic opportunities.

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