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ICI’s latest national survey on Americans’ views of 401(k) and other defined contribution plans shows just how central workplace retirement plan are to household financial security.

Workplace Retirement Plans Matter 47% of workplace retirement account owners say they probably would not save for retirement without a plan at work. 92% say payroll deduction makes it easier to save...

Making it easier to save Nearly half of DC plan account owners said they probably would not save for retirement without a workplace plan. That number is even higher for people in lower-income...

Americans want to preserve workplace retirement plans 87% of Americans oppose eliminating the tax advantages of DC accounts. 77% are confident that 401(k) and other employer-sponsored retirement plan...

This strong support is not limited to people who already have retirement accounts. Even among individuals whose households do not currently own a DC plan account or an individual retirement account...

As America celebrates its 250th year, ICI considers the significance of ongoing investment in the nation's infrastructure. For millions of Americans, participation comes through mutual funds, ETFs, and closed-end funds that invest in municipal bonds, which finances about 90% of US public infrastructure.

1Municipal bond fund assets by state do not equal total municipal bond fund assets because of a small amount of assets missing state information. 2Data are estimated by dividing municipal bond fund...

ICI announced a partnership with America250 to launch digital content and a national advertising campaign showcasing the investment fund industry’s role in supporting the U.S. economy, communities, and families.

As Americans gather throughout the year to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding, we are presented with a rare moment to reflect on the ideas and institutions that have shaped our...