Category Archives: 401(k) Plans

The Hidden Dangers of the 401(k): it doesn’t have to be that way

Thalidomide was supposed to be the wonder drug that helped women manage morning sickness until they discovered it caused birth defects. Asbestos was supposed to be the ultimate fire resistant material that was later found out to cause mesothelioma when … Continue reading

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NetworkIng: Building Relationships rather than the quick score

I used to attend a lot more networking events when I first started my law firm when I had very little clients and I think that experience kind of made me attend far fewer events. Networking is an instrumental part … Continue reading

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How Retirement Plan Sponsors Can Take Their Contributions to The Limit

My latest JDSupra.com article can be found here.

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Advisors need to look beyond the 401(k)

Too often brokers and financial advisors think about their client’s retirement plan needs and only think about the 401(k) plan. It’s understandable based on their lack of understanding retirement plan basics, but it’s not when there are a vast selection … Continue reading

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Plan Documents and Dropping The Ball

One of the problems with being a plan sponsor is trying to make sure that when it comes to the interaction and work of plan providers that the “ball” isn’t dropped. The problem for the plan sponsor, most of the … Continue reading

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How to grow your savings: Stop 401(k) fees from cheating you out of retirement money

I was quoted in this Consumer Reports article.

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The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread isn’t for every Retirement Plan

Sometimes there will be a proclamation in retirement plans that something is the best thing since sliced bread. I guess when someone first used a knife to cute bread that must have been a big deal too. But the fact … Continue reading

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10 things to ask before setting up a retirement plan

An article featuring many of my tips can be found on this BenefitsPro article.

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10 Tips For The New Retirement Plan Sponsor

My latest JDSupra.com article can be found here.

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The Name Isn’t The Game

When I started my own law practice 3 years ago, it was a struggle. To this day, it’s still a struggle. When I started my own practice, I really tried to develop relationships with financial advisors and third party administrators … Continue reading

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