Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) has challenged the decision of Empower, a major retirement plan provider, to offer private equity as an investment option in workplace retirement plans. Empower, which ...

Senator Elizabeth Warren is doubling down on her scrutiny of Empower’s recent move to offer private equity investments as an option within workplace retirement plans, raising questions about the ...

For example, Empower noted that as of October 2025, the average 401 (k) balance across all age cohorts was $326,459. But that ...

Senator Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, requested answers from Empower Retirement LLC about plans the company announced to offer private equity investments to participants in its 401(k) plans.

An Empower spokesperson said the company is currently not commenting on the possibility of a response to Warren’s second letter, while awaiting an expected executive order regarding private ...

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Empower today is unveiling new plans to launch a digital solution that will remove access barriers and give more small employers the ability to establish ...

In 2026, the maximum contribution limits for 401(k) plans have increased, giving you an excellent shot at maximizing your ...

The average 401(k) balance for someone in their 60s was $568,040 as of June 2025. The median, though, was far less: $188,792.

Empower today expressed strong support for a new executive order directing the Department of Labor (DOL) to reevaluate guidance around alternative asset investments in retirement plans and work with ...

In the past, the private equity world has been largely populated by ultra-rich investors, endowments and pension funds. That is about to change. Retirement savers with 401(k) accounts are gaining ...