Automated features in 401(k) and other defined contribution plans have helped boost participation rates and can encourage participants to save more, increasing their odds of achieving a comfortable retirement.

But automated features aren't the answer to all of what's wrong in the DC world. In fact, depending on their design, some can actually work against plan participants.

BenefitsPro spoke to a few experts on the topic. Here's what they had to say:

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