Trump wants private equity, crypto in 401(k)s. Should you invest?

The Trump administration is pushing for American retirement savers to gain access to "alternative" investments, including private equity and cryptocurrency. That push is feeding debate on whether those potentially risky assets belong in retirement accounts. On March 31, the Labor Department issued a proposed rule that would ease legal and regulatory barriers against adding alternative investments to retirement plans. The rule follows an executive order from President Donald Trump in 2025. The introducti ...