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Can the government help you save for retirement?
Lawmakers this year are expected to pursue measures that will help Americans enhance their retirement prospects, according to this article on The Wall Street Journal . For example, more states are poised to establish state-run retirement programs for workers who have no access to a 401(k) or similar plan. Lawmakers are also considering a bill that would offer incentives to employers that raise the standard minimum default contribution rate in their retirement plan from 3% to 6%. […]
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