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The risk of private equity in your 401(k)

Category: Business
Duration: 00:09:29
Publish Date: 2025-07-30 09:00:59
Description: Private equity is a risky business. There are high-highs and low-lows. A retirement plan, on the other hand, is meant to be a reliable beast. But President Trump believes your 401(k) can handle it! On today's show, the president's expected executive order could help offer some legal cover for fund managers who include private equity in your retirement portfolio. What are the risks and benefits?

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