May 22nd, 2025 Insight on Plan Design & Investment Strategy Every Weekday Benefits What to Know About Proposed ‘MAGA’ Accounts Included in House Republicans’ ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ are investment accounts promoting financial security for American children. Data and Research US Employees Decrease 401(k) Contributions Amid Increased Financial Stress According to several research reports, U.S. workers are increasingly concerned about inflation and outliving their savings in retirement, triggering a reduction in savings. Most Read Compliance DOL Submits Alternative Investments Rule to White House Department Compliance House Passes Bill to Restrict ESG Investment in DC Plans Compliance DOL De-Emphasizes ESOP Enforcement MARKET MIRROR Wednesday the Dow was down 816.80 points (1.91%) to close at 41,860.44, the Nasdaq fell 270.07 points (1.41%) to close at 18,872.64 and the S&P 500 fell 95.85 points (1.61%) to close at 5,844.61. The Russell 2000 fell 59.02 points (2.8%) to close at 2,046.56, and the FT Wilshire 5000 Index fell 1,038.10 points (1.75%) to close at 58,308.06.  The 10-year Treasury note fell 30/32, bringing the yield to 4.598%. The 30-year Treasury bond rose 28/32, bringing the yield to 5.088%.  Compliance Senators Introduce Legislation to Increase Retirement Savings Participation The bill would allow periodic automatic reenrollment in workplace retirement plans for workers who opt out of contributions. SPECIAL COVERAGE Fiduciary Duty, Cognitive Decline and Financial Fraud With dementia and financial fraud cases both on the rise, plan sponsors, advisers and lawyers consider what can be done to protect participants and their assets.  Did someone forward you this newsletter? Sign up here to get NEWSDash directly in your mailbox! Unsubscribe | Manage Subscriptions | Contact Us Copyright ©2026 Asset International, Inc. All rights reserved. No reproduction without prior authorization. Modern Slavery Statement 2022 | Do Not Sell My Personal Information | Privacy (including cookies), Social Media & Legal 702 King Farm Boulevard, Suite 300, Rockville, MD 20850