The only ones really making any money with 401k's and defined contribution plans are the scheysters on Wall Str. Just wait until you start taking money out. Hinden fee here hinden fee there. Oh you think you have been making an average of 8% a year......well after all the fees you never seen comin you may be at 4%. Granted it is better than 0.5% at your local bank. But still, you are getting bent over.