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They may brag, but they may not have

With my son graduating high school and listening to where other kids are going for college, it seems there were a lot of parents who did a lot of bragging about how well their kids were doing, but the college … Continue reading

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Check those statements

I’m one of those people who like brokerage accounts where I can buy fractional shares and securities for as little as $1 or $5. That’s why I have Fidelity and SoFi brokerage accounts. I was contacted by SoFi that I … Continue reading

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I’ve got nothing is no answer

I would have this recurring nightmare when I was younger, when I would dream that I was back in school, didn’t attend class all semester, and the final for the class was that day. I later learned that this was … Continue reading

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BOA shows gender gap

Bank of America released its 2023 Financial Life Benefits Impact Report. The study showed that the average 401(k) account balance among men is 50% greater than women’s overall ($89,000 vs. $59,000). However, the gender gap is closing among younger generations. … Continue reading

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Yale wins 403(b) lawsuit

Yale University won a 403(b) lawsuit filed against them, by Jerry Schlicter’s office. The suit was filed by Schlicther Bogard LLP, in August 2016. The lawsuit claimed that employees paid excessive recordkeeping fees in addition to selecting and imprudently retaining … Continue reading

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Factors In Hiring A 401(k) Plan Provider That Might Be Overrated

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

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What You Need To Avoid In Hiring Providers As 401(k) Fiduciaries

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How to make sure the enrollment meetings aren’t like funerals

When it comes to oral or written communications, it’s important that you play to your audience. Any communication that is above or below the audience’s comprehension is going to be a missed opportunity to communicate your message. When it comes … Continue reading

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Use that scanner

Being a plan sponsor is a tough job and the amount of paperwork that goes with it can be overwhelming. The paperwork includes plan documents, summary plan descriptions, amendments, valuations, trusts statements, and payroll. The fact is that as a … Continue reading

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$200 million in six years? Not much if you ask me

OregonSaves was the first state-based auto-IRA program and has reached $200 million in assets after six years Launched in July 2017, OregonSaves started with the largest employers and now covers those with four or fewer employees. Oregon is the first … Continue reading

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