Jun 6, 2024

Why 401(k) plans aren’t equitable

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That's the conclusion of a new Vanguard study, which we'll unpack.

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How equitable are 401(k) plans?

by Caleigh Wells

Jun 6, 2024

A new Vanguard study says 401(k)s aren’t enough for many people to retire, and that the top 20% of earners get 44% of employer contributions.

White employees and those with well-off parents reap the biggest benefits of 401(k)s, said MIT finance professor Taha Choukhmane.

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St. Louis is in a real estate "death spiral." Can it get out?

by Nova Safo , Ariana Rosas and Alex Schroeder

Jun 6, 2024

As St. Louis residents highlighted safety concerns, many moved out of downtown areas. Then the restaurants and retailers did too.

A view of buildings in downtown St. Louis.

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The team

David Brancaccio Host

Leanna Byrne Host, BBC

Kelly Silvera Executive Producer

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Ariana Rosas Producer

Nic Perez Director/Producer

Dylan Miettinen Digital Producer

John Bruington Media Producer

Jesson Duller Media Producer

Brian Allison Technical Director

James Graham Producer, BBC

Jo Critcher Producer, BBC

Naomi Rainey Producer, BBC

Lis Mahy Producer, BBC

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