US President Donald Trump just signed an executive order that aims to allow private equity into a $12 trillion piece of America’s retirement market — 401(k)s.

On today’s Big Take podcast, private equity reporter Allison McNeely joins host Sarah Holder to explain what this could mean for the average American’s retirement savings.

Read more: Trump Signs Order Easing Path for Private Assets in 401(k)s

US President Donald Trump just signed an executive order that aims to allow private equity into a $12 trillion piece of America&rsquo;s retirement market &mdash; 401(k)s.
On today&rsquo;s Big Take podcast, private equity reporter Allison McNeely joins host Sarah Holder to explain what this could mean for the average American&rsquo;s retirement savings.
Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-08-07/trump-to-sign-order-easing-path-for-private-assets-in-401-k-s?srnd=undefined">Trump Signs Order Easing Path for Private Assets in 401(k)s</a>

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Private Equity Is Coming for Your 401(k)

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