# The 401(k) Used to Be Just for Corporate Giants. Why Small Businesses Are Finally Leveling the Playing Field

- Source: Inc.com
- Published: 2026-10-23T11:00:00+00:00
- Category: Tech
- Original: https://www.inc.com/larry-alton/small-business-401k-leveling-the-playing-field/91423409
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/the-401-k-used-to-be-just-for-corporate-giants-why-small-businesses-ar-6857e2/

High fees and heavy admin used to price growing companies out. Here’s what changed the math for lean teams.

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