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1,407 stories Updated Apr 3, 2026 Related desks: PoliticsSocial Security

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Image of the Day: Trump Boosted Average 401(k) Accounts, Biden Reduced Them By $25,000

Image of the Day: Trump Boosted Average 401(k) Accounts, Biden Reduced Them By $25,000

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