A new Trump executive order could reshape retirement savings — who qualifies and when changes begin
Key takeaways
- Roughly 56 million workers don t have access to a 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan, according to research from The Pew Charitable Trusts (1).
- Last week, President Donald Trump signed a new executive order aimed at closing that gap (2).
- Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you don t have to deal with tenants or fix freezers.
A new Trump executive order could reshape retirement savings — who qualifies and when changes begin Clay Halton Wed, May 6, 2026 at 5:45 PM GMT+7 5 min read For millions of Americans, saving for retirement isn t just difficult, it s out of reach. Roughly 56 million workers don t have access to a 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan, according to research from The Pew Charitable Trusts (1). Without those tools, building long-term savings becomes far less likely.
Last week, President Donald Trump signed a new executive order aimed at closing that gap (2). The order directs the Treasury Department to build a new federal website where workers without access to employer-sponsored retirement plans can compare and enroll in individual retirement accounts and, if eligible, receive a government savings match.
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