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Stating the obvious on virtual meetings

Workers attended more virtual 401(k) investment education sessions in 2021 than ever before, according to Schwab Retirement Plan Services. This is clearly obvious, as COVID shutdowns and concerns limited live meetings. I love when data states the obvious. I still … Continue reading

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CT add state retirement plan

Connecticut announced the launch of MyCTSavings, a new retirement savings option for the more than 600,000 Connecticut private-sector workers who aren’t covered under a retirement plan through their employer. Employers are required to register for the state program if they have more than … Continue reading

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Things That 401(k) Plan Sponsors Don’t Do, But Need To Do Anyway

My latest article for JDSupra.com can be found here.

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More consolidation as World Insurance Associates Acquires Pensionmark

The consolidation in the retirement plan industry continues as World Insurance Associates acquired Pensionmark. Pensionmark has more than $80 billion in assets. Pensionmark has been serving its employer and individual investor clients via its network of 300+ top retirement plan … Continue reading

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I don’t get the push for ESG

While the Biden-led Department of Labor (DOL) has given the green light for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) funds within 401(k) plans, I don’t get the push. The push isn’t from many plan sponsors and I don’t see many plan … Continue reading

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Costco settles for $5.1 million in ERISA case

Costco has reached a settlement that will see them pay $5.1 million to resolve allegations that it committed fiduciary breaches within their 401(k) plan. A participant in the Costco 401(k) Retirement Plan filed a lawsuit against Costco by claiming the … Continue reading

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Goodbye, limited scope audit

The auditing business for retirement plans has been cleaned up over the years, and quite a few auditors who have no business conducting audits were moved aside by the Department of Labor (DOL), and further changes for the 2021 plan … Continue reading

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I don’t get niche 401(k) plans

When I grew up, we had one type of Cheerios and when they added Honey Nut Cheerios, we had two. I think if you go to the grocery shelves, you may have 20 today. This was General Mills appealing to … Continue reading

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The Rosenbaum Law Firm Review

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I’ll say it, don’t allow crypto in your 401(k) plan

In the movie Casino, Robert DeNiro as Sam Rothstein wanted to take on the Nevada Gaming Board after they denied his request for his license. Andy Stone, a Teamster controlled by the Mafia and played by Alan King told him … Continue reading

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