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EPISODE · Jul 9, 2025 · 9 MIN

Automatic Enrollment, Tax Fears, and the 401(k) Surge

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Olivia Mitchell, Professor and Executive Director of the Pension Research Council at the Wharton School, joins the show to discuss Fidelity’s latest data showing record-high retirement saving rates, explore the policy and psychological factors driving increased 401(k) participation, and examine how generational trends, employer incentives, and concerns over Social Security and national debt are shaping the future of retirement preparedness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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