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During a bear market, future of the 401(k) is questioned

By Tim Gray
Globe Correspondent / April 12, 2009

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What is the future of the 401(k)? The worst bear market in a generation has caused the savings in many Americans' 401(k) retirement plans to plummet. The losses, coupled with worries about a lengthy recession, have prompted some lawmakers and others to call for 401(k) reform. (Full article: 784 words)

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