7Compassion International I am often asked whether I tried to patent my unique 401k interpretation. The answer is, "Yes," but I was told that was not possible. I assume I would have received some type of royalty, otherwise, which ultimately would be paid by participants. If you have benefitted from 401k as a participant or are one of the many professionals engaged in the 401k business, you can express your thanks to me by contributing to Compassion International (Cl). You do this by supporting a child each month. Cl has been working tirelessly to improve the lives of children across the developing world since 1962. Their efforts have helped lift more than two million children out of poverty. Your gift of $45 per month can empower a child to overcome poverty and achieve his/her dreams. You can also support Cl by making a one-time gift or periodic gifts to one or more special projects. These include the following: - water and Sanitation -providing the essential basics of life - health and Nutrition -Defending a child's healthy future - youth Development -Unlocking a person's potential - survival -Securing a child's opportunity at life Go to www.compassion.org to learn more. On a side note, you are already supporting these projects if you bought a copy of this book because 50% of the net proceeds are contributed to these projects; however, please do not let that fact stop you from doing more. Cl is a great organization. More than 80% of all revenue goes to meeting these special needs. I have known one former board member and one current board member for many years. ABOUT TED BENNA Ted Benna is commonly referred to as the "father of 401(k)" because he created and gained IRS approval of the first 401(k) savings plan. Ted has received many citations for his accomplishments including: - 2001 National Jefferson Award recipient for Greatest Public Service by a Private Citizen - 2001 Player of the Year selected by Defined Contribution News - one of eight individuals selected by Money Magazine for its special 20th Anniversary Issue Hall of Fame - selected by Business Insurance as one the four People of the Century - one of ten selected by Mutual Fund Market News for its special 10th Anniversary Issue Legends in Our Own Time - lifetime Achievement Award by Defined Contribution News 2005 - investment News - 2017 Icon & Innovators Ted has also been profiled in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Institutional Investors, Pension & Investments, USA Today, Employee Benefit News, Human Resource Executive, Fortune, Plan Sponsor, Kiplinger, Politico and many other publications. Ted has authored four books including 401(k) for Dummies. Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3 verses 5 and 6 - The NIV Study Bible - New International Version