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Survey shows participants fear running out of money more than death

Nearly two in three Americans say they worry more about running out of money than death an Allianz Life Insurance survey. The worry of running out of money has increased in recent years. In 2024, 63% say they worry more … Continue reading

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Lincoln offers PEPs

Lincoln Financial Group is launching its FlexPEP(k) and FlexPEP(b), a pooled employer plan (PEP) solution for 401(k) and 403(b) plans. Independent fiduciary services provider Smart Retirement Solutions, Inc. will serve as the pooled plan provider while Envestnet will work as … Continue reading

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They need you, be there

I have an old saying: “I needed you, you weren’t there, and I no longer need you.” When you have a plan sponsor and they need help, you need to be there. Otherwise, don‘t be surprised if you are gone … Continue reading

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They need you, be there

I have an old saying: “I needed you, you weren’t there, and I no longer need you.” When you have a plan sponsor and they need help, you need to be there. Otherwise, don‘t be surprised if you are gone … Continue reading

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Don’t like ESG, don’t offer it

I hate to get political, but when people complain about something “woke,” they really should Google or use Wikipedia to find out what that means. That being said, the push by the Department of Labor (DOL) for fiduciaries to be … Continue reading

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Not filing a Form 5500 is the greatest catastrophe

I have about a half dozen corporations where I need to file a corporate tax return by March 15. Every year, I panic and get the work done. I think one year, I was on an extension. So I don’t … Continue reading

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Ascensus to buy Mutual of Omaha 401(k) recordkeeping business

Consolidation in the recordkeeping business will continue. Ascensus and Mutual of Omaha have an agreement where Ascensus will acquire Mutual of Omaha’s 401(k) recordkeeping business, according to a March 27 announcement by the firms. Through the deal, Ascensus will assume … Continue reading

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Plan Sponsors are worries retirees will run out of money

According to a MetLife survey, 91% of plan sponsors are concerned that their future retirees will run out of money in retirement. I’m surprised that it’s more than 90 percent, but the fact remains that we have a retirement crisis … Continue reading

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Alliance Bernstein wins proprietary 401(k) fund lawsuit

My daughter works at a local restaurant and I think it doesn’t look good when employees there, order out. I also understand why a mutual fund company puts their mutual funds in a 401(k) plan, even if it makes them … Continue reading

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The most difficult clients to deal with are……

I’m becoming more like Larry David as I get older. Not the hypocritical part of Larry, but the part that says what he feels without a filter. Years ago, I worked at that Fakakta law firm, and one of the … Continue reading

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