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New NAGDCA Conversation – Driving Participation Without Auto-Enrollment: BART’s Success Story
In this NAGDCA Connect Conversation, Matt Petersen speaks with leaders from Leadership Award-winning Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) about how intentional plan design and effective communication can drive strong retirement outcomes. Winta Berhane, Manager of Benefits at BART, and Marcus Wu, Partner at Pillsbury and outside counsel to BART’s defined [...]
Call for #NAGDCA26 Session Proposals
The window to submit session proposals is now open, and we’re excited to hear your ideas for dynamic, engaging, and educational sessions. We encourage proposals that include plan sponsors as presenters, as they represent our primary audience. Sharing real-world insights and practical experiences can make a significant impact on attendees. [...]
PRRL Fast Fact Released | SECURE 2.0 Act: How Many Participants and Plans Will Be Impacted by the New Catch-Up Contribution Rules?
A new Fast Fact from the Public Retirement Research Lab (PRRL) examines how SECURE 2.0’s updated catch-up contribution rules will affect public-sector retirement plans. Beginning in 2026, participants earning more than $150,000 will be required to make catch-up contributions on a Roth basis. Using 2023 data from more than 900,000 [...]
Registration Open for 2026 P2P Exchanges
Government Members are invited to NAGDCA's 2026 Peer-to-Peer Exchange sessions! Join fellow government members for virtual small group discussions designed for plan sponsors to connect in an informal setting to discuss challenges, ideas, and lessons learned. In 2026, NAGDCA will host quarterly Exchange sessions for all government members as well [...]
International Business Times | Over 50 and Earning Over $150,000? New Law Forces 401(k) Catch-Ups into Roth Accounts
Millions of workers in their peak earning years lose valuable pre-tax deductions as Congress-mandated Roth requirement takes effect
WSJ | Older Americans Making Catch-Up 401(k) Contributions Set for Tax Hit
A new rule requires many workers 50 and older to put extra savings into a Roth account