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401(k) Plans and Women: A “Good News/Bad News” Story
Introduction
Over the past two decades, coverage under employer-sponsored pension plans has shifted from traditional defined benefit to 401(k)-type defined contribution formats. This shift has many important implications for retirement security. This brief examines the differential impact of the transition for men and women…