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The Stranger Things That 401(k) Plan Sponsors Should Be Aware Of LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Send

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The problem of Fred

When your practice is successful as a retirement plan provider, you’re going to want to hire people who work outside the retirement plan business to help you manage your firm because the day-to-day running of a business doesn’t just need … Continue reading

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The things about ultimatums

What’s an ultimatum? It’s a final, uncompromising demand or set of terms issued by a party to a dispute, the rejection of which may lead to a severance of relations or to the use of force. Even though I’m very … Continue reading

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Web access makes it easier to steal

14 years ago, I worked on a union money purchase plan. A participant claimed that their distribution check was stolen and demanded his benefit. The only problem is that the check was cashed at a check cashing place and a … Continue reading

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Delaware latest state to add Auto IRAs

Delaware is the latest state to require employers to offer a State IRA program that doesn’t offer a 401(k) or similar workplace plan. Delaware Gov. John Carney signed into law, legislation that will create a state-run program to automatically enroll … Continue reading

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Empower sued over 457 plans

A class action lawsuit was brought forth by former 457 plan participants in run by Empower Retirement and affiliates Great-West Funds and Putnam. The lawsuit was filed under the Investment Advisers Act, the federal law that regulates investment advisers. Additional … Continue reading

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A 401(k) Plan Sponsor’s Guide To Hiring A Financial Advisor

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Sullivan replaces Nevin at ARA

Nevin Adams, Chief Content Officer of the American Retirement Association (ARA, has announced his “retirement” from that position, effective March 1, 2023. The ARA also announced that taking over the reins of the ARA’s media business from Adams will be … Continue reading

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IRS announces 2023 limits

The Internal Revenue Service announced the 2023 contribution limits for retirement plans. The salary deferral limit for 401(k) and 403(b) plans will have a $2,000 increase to $22,500, and the catch-up provision for participants aged 50 or over will increase from $6,500 … Continue reading

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Keeping up appearances

When it comes to selecting and retaining plan providers, what you have to do as a plan sponsor is to make sure that it’s done on the up and up. You have to demonstrate that the decision was prudent and … Continue reading

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