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401(k) Alternative Investments: Is It Time to Add Crypto?

  Should You Offer Crypto in Your 401(k)? With recent 2025 and 2026 regulatory shifts, offering alternative investments like cryptocurrency and real estate in a 401(k) is becoming a hot topic. Discover the fiduciary risks, ERISA rules, and practical steps employers must take before updating their plan menus.   Let’s be real for a second—if…

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Opening the Door to Alternative Investments in 401(k) Plans: What Employers Must Know

  Are Alternative Investments Coming to Your 401(k)? The regulatory landscape for retirement plans is undergoing massive shifts. Let’s dive into what recent changes mean for offering crypto, real estate, and other alternative assets in company 401(k) plans, balancing employee demand with strict fiduciary risks.   Hey everyone! 👋 Have you ever logged into your…