Category Archives: Retirement Plans

The bonus problem

Bonuses are nice, I wouldn’t know because in the 11 years I was an employee, I got $300 for the holidays after I started in September 1998 and never received one again. This article isn’t about my lack of bonuses, … Continue reading

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Clorox wins forfeiture case

A class action complaint over the Clorox’s handling of forfeitures in their 401(k) plan was mostly dismissed. The plaintiff would need to file a revised complaint, to support that Clorox committed fiduciary imprudence or disloyalty. The plaintiff claimed that Clorox’s … Continue reading

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Expect Bitcoin in 401(k) plans with Trump

Bitcoin investors love Donald Trump because he fully supported Bitcoin and invited people in the industry to flush his campaign with cash. So now that he’s back in the White House in January, don’t be surprised that Bitcoin will be … Continue reading

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Trump won, now what?

Yogi Berra said it best, “It’s like déjà vu all over again.” We have a new fiduciary rule and an unexpected Trump victory (I expected it). I’m sure a new fiduciary rule isn’t at the top of President-Elect Trump’s list, … Continue reading

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GAO states the obvious on disclosures and fees

The United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report on the impact of Department of Labor Regulations (DOL). The report involved talking to plan sponsors and plan providers. It stated the obvious impact of fee disclosure regulations that were … Continue reading

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IRS announces 2025 Limits

iRS announces 2025 Limits

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Take the criticism, it’s part of the job

Even back then in college, I knew when things weren’t right. I was the Managing Editor of the Stony Brook Statesman and the top editor made copies of our Newsday Awards and was mailing someone a response to a letter, … Continue reading

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Tell your TPA the whole story

There are good third-party administrators (TPAs) and bad ones. No matter how good your TPA is, they’re not a mind reader. So when it comes to providing information to your TPA, you need to level with them. If you don’t … Continue reading

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TG You’re not Fridays

When I was in college and law school, I loved TGI Fridays. Whenever I was in New York, D.C., Boston, or traveling to California, the beauty of this chain restaurant was that you’d get the same quality meal. I always … Continue reading

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Know when it’s time to go

When looking at organizations, both businesses and charitable places, I’m always amazed why people stay on, even when it’s time to go. I was a part of a Hebrew school where the PTA President no longer had kids in schools. … Continue reading

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