Loans - Benefits Glossary

DC Plans may allow participants to borrow employer funds, with interest, from their accounts. Loan amounts often are limited to a portion of the account balance. They usually have to be repaid within 5 years, but longer payment periods may apply for home purchase or renovation loans.

What happens to the 401(k)? Defined contribution decisions during M&A
In the whirlwind of corporate acquisitions, the 401(k) retirement plan often gets overlooked, yet it plays a crucial role in the transaction's success. With fiduciary obligations and compliance responsibilities at stake, understanding how to navigate defined contribution decisions is essential.
What it would really take for a pensions comeback
Recent headlines have signaled renewed employer interest in defined benefit (DB) plans, especially after IBM decided to restore its pension plan. But are pensions really poised for a comeback?
Ask an Adviser: How can employees pay off student loans and still save for retirement?
Student loan debt is cited by 1 in 4 people as the reason they’re not saving for retirement. Fortunately, hope is on the horizon. Congress is currently considering two bills that would allow employees to pay off their student loans while saving for retirement at the same time.

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