The Inequity Trap: How 401(k)s Drive Earning Gaps Between Workers
By Andrew Clark Source: NPPC A new study from Vanguard outlines a predictable yet troubling reality: The vast majority of employer contributions to 401(k) plans benefit higher-income employees rather than their working-class counterparts. The study, conducted by economists from MIT, Yale, and the U.S. Census Bureau, found significant disparities in employer matches to 401(k) contributions among different demographics. Black and Hispanic workers, who typically earn lower wages compared to white workers, tend to contribute less to their 401(k) plans. [...]