Conflicts over 401(k) access

Today we start with an article about the ongoing dispute between Fidelity and financial technology companies over access to 401(k) accounts. This speaks to a broader issue: the wisdom of retirement savings plans that expect savers to manage their own accounts.

Shutdown could cause food stamp shortage

News of the government shutdown suggests that millions of low-income Americans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program could face food insecurity if the funding gridlock continues.

The white man strides back to the boardroom.

Finally, there is a report on the resurgence of white men in corporate boardrooms across the country amid the Trump administration’s attack on workplace diversity.

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