"A clean, modern, and professional flat-lay illustration of a corporate desk. On the desk, there is a financial document with a '401(k)' heading, a glowing digital cryptocurrency coin, and a small architectural model of a house representing real estate. The color palette should feature vibrant greens and warm oranges to evoke a friendly yet professional financial atmosphere. High quality, vector style."

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…