The state of the 401(k)
Retirement accounts are an area hungry for innovation, and we believe there are creative, strategic and insightful HR and finance leaders with bold ideas on what to do.
The 401(k). Not the sexiest topic of discussion (bring it up at a dinner party if you dare), but one that will likely elicit pretty strong opinions.
In any debate, however, one word you’re unlikely to hear anyone use to describe America’s most-used retirement account is “innovative”. For more than 40 years, HR departments have included it in benefits packages with little excitement or fanfare. And while other benefits have innovated with the times - look at what Covid did for wellness and mental health offerings - the 401(k) remains the same.
The Two Sides
Some will praise the “free money” from employer matches. This aspect can aid companies engaged in the cut-throat battle for top talent. When it comes to recruitment, this study found that a dollar in a 401(k) matching program has twice the impact of a dollar of cash compensation.
Others will claim it’s a benefit largely used by those who are already high earners and that most people, especially those who are working or middle class, simply don’t take advantage of it. And they’d be right. (This NYT piece, Was the 401(k) a Mistake?, does a great job of fleshing that out.)
No matter which side you fall on, the 401(k) remains king of the hill. Despite there being trillions in 401(k)s, the median value of those accounts is $30,000, which, as we’ve learned, doesn’t get that employee close to Charlie Munger’s $100,000 theory.
We Need to Innovate
In short, retirement accounts are an area hungry for innovation, and we believe there are creative, strategic and insightful HR and finance leaders with bold ideas on what to do.
Yes, we at Basic Capital have our own thoughts about reimagining the country’s most popular retirement vehicle, but we know we can’t do it alone. So we want maverick HR and finance leaders to tell us how they view the 401(k) in today’s economy, and how valuable it is as a tool for recruitment, how their workforce perceives it. Then we want to share your insights with the broader community.
We will release an annual State of the 401(k) Report, so if you fit the bill and have 5 minutes, we’d love to hear your thoughts:
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This website provides preliminary and general information about the Securities and is intended for initial reference purposes only. It does not summarize or compile all the applicable information. This website does not constitute an offer to sell or buy any securities. No offer or sale of any Securities will occur without the delivery of confidential offering materials and related documents. This information contained herein is qualified by and subject to more detailed information in the applicable offering materials.
Basic Capital Group Inc, is the direct owner of Basic Capital Markets LLC. Basic Capital Markets LLC has not yet been approved as a member of FINRA/SIPC.
Basic Capital Advisors LLC’s internet-based advisory and administrative services are designed to assist clients in achieving customer defined financial goals. They are not intended to provide comprehensive tax advice or provide comprehensive financial planning with respect to all aspects of your financial situation, nor do they account for specific investments held outside our platform. Investing in securities carries inherent risks, including the possibility of losing money. While asset allocation and diversification aim to manage risk, they do not ensure profits or protect against losses, and past performance does not guarantee future outcomes.
Any financial projections or returns shown on the website are estimated predictions of performance only, are hypothetical, are not based on actual investment results and are not guarantees of future results. Estimated projections do not represent or guarantee the actual results of any transaction, and no representation is made that any transaction will, or is likely to, achieve results or profits similar to those shown. In addition, other financial metrics and calculations shown on the website (including amounts of principal and interest repaid) have not been independently verified or audited and may differ from the actual financial metrics and calculations for any investment, which are contained in the investors’ portfolios. Any investment information contained herein has been secured from sources that Basic Capital believes are reliable, but we make no representations or warranties as to the accuracy of such information and accept no liability therefore.
Private placement investments are not bank deposits (and thus not insured by the FDIC or by any other federal governmental agency), are not guaranteed by Basic Capital or any other party, and MAY lose value. Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any federal or state securities commission or regulatory authority has recommended or approved any investment or the accuracy or completeness of any of the information or materials provided by or through the website. Investors must be able to afford the loss of their entire investment.
In-app investment advisory services are provided by Basic Capital Advisors LLC ("Basic Capital Advisors"), an SEC registered investment adviser, and a wholly owned subsidiary of Basic Capital Group Inc, a Section C Delaware Corporation.In-app brokerage and custody services are provided by Apex Fintech Solutions LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. IRA plans are provided by Apex Custody Solutions and opened via the Basic Capital application.
Basic Capital is not a bank. Certain services are offered through Plaid, Fragment, Apex and Footprint and none of such entities is affiliated with Basic Capital. By using the services offered by any of these entities you acknowledge and accept their respective disclosures and agreements, as applicable.
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Articles or information from third-party media outside of this domain may discuss Basic Capital or relate to information contained herein, but Basic Capital does not approve and is not responsible for such content.
Investments in private placements are speculative and involve a high degree of risk and those investors who cannot afford to lose their entire investment should not invest.Investing in private placements requires long-term commitments, and the ability to afford to lose the entire investment.
Investment advisory services are only provided to clients of Basic Capital Advisors, LLC, an investment advisor registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to a written advisory agreement.
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© 2024 Basic Capital. All rights reserved.
No communication by Basic Capital Group Inc. ("BCG"), or any of its affiliates (collectively, "Basic Capital"), through this website or any other medium, should be construed or is intended to be a recommendation to purchase, sell or hold any security or otherwise to be investment, tax, financial, accounting, legal, regulatory or compliance advice, except for specific investment advice that may be provided by Basic Capital Advisors, LLC pursuant to a written advisory agreement between such entity and the recipient.
The accounts, strategies and/or investments discussed in this material may not be suitable for all investors. The appropriateness of a particular account or investment strategy will depend on an investor’s individual circumstances and objectives. Investors should carefully consider their investment objectives and risks, as well as charges and expenses of Basic Capital before investing. Basic Capital investments should only be part of your overall investment portfolio.
This website provides preliminary and general information about the Securities and is intended for initial reference purposes only. It does not summarize or compile all the applicable information. This website does not constitute an offer to sell or buy any securities. No offer or sale of any Securities will occur without the delivery of confidential offering materials and related documents. This information contained herein is qualified by and subject to more detailed information in the applicable offering materials.
Basic Capital Group Inc, is the direct owner of Basic Capital Markets LLC. Basic Capital Markets LLC has not yet been approved as a member of FINRA/SIPC.
Basic Capital Advisors LLC’s internet-based advisory and administrative services are designed to assist clients in achieving customer defined financial goals. They are not intended to provide comprehensive tax advice or provide comprehensive financial planning with respect to all aspects of your financial situation, nor do they account for specific investments held outside our platform. Investing in securities carries inherent risks, including the possibility of losing money. While asset allocation and diversification aim to manage risk, they do not ensure profits or protect against losses, and past performance does not guarantee future outcomes.
Any financial projections or returns shown on the website are estimated predictions of performance only, are hypothetical, are not based on actual investment results and are not guarantees of future results. Estimated projections do not represent or guarantee the actual results of any transaction, and no representation is made that any transaction will, or is likely to, achieve results or profits similar to those shown. In addition, other financial metrics and calculations shown on the website (including amounts of principal and interest repaid) have not been independently verified or audited and may differ from the actual financial metrics and calculations for any investment, which are contained in the investors’ portfolios. Any investment information contained herein has been secured from sources that Basic Capital believes are reliable, but we make no representations or warranties as to the accuracy of such information and accept no liability therefore.
Private placement investments are not bank deposits (and thus not insured by the FDIC or by any other federal governmental agency), are not guaranteed by Basic Capital or any other party, and MAY lose value. Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any federal or state securities commission or regulatory authority has recommended or approved any investment or the accuracy or completeness of any of the information or materials provided by or through the website. Investors must be able to afford the loss of their entire investment.
In-app investment advisory services are provided by Basic Capital Advisors LLC ("Basic Capital Advisors"), an SEC registered investment adviser, and a wholly owned subsidiary of Basic Capital Group Inc, a Section C Delaware Corporation.In-app brokerage and custody services are provided by Apex Fintech Solutions LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. IRA plans are provided by Apex Custody Solutions and opened via the Basic Capital application.
Basic Capital is not a bank. Certain services are offered through Plaid, Fragment, Apex and Footprint and none of such entities is affiliated with Basic Capital. By using the services offered by any of these entities you acknowledge and accept their respective disclosures and agreements, as applicable.
Basic Capital, 137 Grand Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10013. 855-800-8322
Articles or information from third-party media outside of this domain may discuss Basic Capital or relate to information contained herein, but Basic Capital does not approve and is not responsible for such content.
Investments in private placements are speculative and involve a high degree of risk and those investors who cannot afford to lose their entire investment should not invest.Investing in private placements requires long-term commitments, and the ability to afford to lose the entire investment.
Investment advisory services are only provided to clients of Basic Capital Advisors, LLC, an investment advisor registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to a written advisory agreement.
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