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A federal judge in San Diego rejected Qualcomm Inc.’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit by a 401(k) plan participant over forfeitures. The key issue here is whether Qualcomm could use forfeitures to reduce employer contributions. The Internal Revenue Code allows … Continue reading →

A lawsuit against TIAA’s cross-selling a managed account service will proceed after their motion to dismiss was denied by a federal district court judge in New York. John Carfora, Sandra Putnam, and Joan Gonzales sued TIAA in the U.S. Southern … Continue reading →

Vestwell announced the expanded distribution of J.P. Morgan Asset Management’s Everyday 401(k), as well as the expansion of the Everyday 401(k)’s capabilities, including allowing financial advisors to serve as a 3(38) investment manager in the workplace retirement plan. J.P. Morgan’s … Continue reading →

Small employer plans like a SEP or a SIMPLE-IRA are great opportunities for small businesses to save for retirement because of the no administration costs. However, like clothing for kids, there will be a time when these plans no longer … Continue reading →

ERISA requires disclosure of certain plan documents to participants including a summary plan description, statements, and notices. The problem is what do you do with people who aren’t participants such as potential employees? If you’re scared about providing an SPD … Continue reading →

The retirement plan business is all about trust. It’s built on trust and trust takes time. So when an advisor calls me up and asks if I can refer them clients, it’s a faux pas on their part because they … Continue reading →

I always say that the world would be better off, just if every human being would realize that there are other human beings out there. The person who plays on their phone without an earpiece, the person who won’t return … Continue reading →

Years ago, I was the Executive Editor of my law school’s news magazine. In one of my final issues, a friend of mine wrote an article that was serious, but funny at times. His bone of contention was over professor … Continue reading →

I am still shocked at how often I find participant-directed 401(k) plans without a financial advisor. While I understand how solo 401(k) plans don’t have an advisor because individuals think they can do it on their own. I have a … Continue reading →

When it comes to health and fitness, you constantly hear studies about what foods fight or cause cancer. Of course, those studies are then debunked. I remember how oat bran was cited to cut down on cholesterol and how margarine … Continue reading →