In a world of mounting cybersecurity threats, participants and vendors must play their part in warding off catastrophic attacks. Here are four strategies that can help.
Time well spent: Optimizing time away from work administration
Here are some considerations for plan sponsors as they seek to streamline TAFW processes.
Ask an Adviser: How do we handle late deposits on 401(k) deferrals?
The late deposit of employee 401(k) deferrals is among the most common mistakes retirement plan sponsors make. Here’s how to correct it.
How to help 401(k) plan sponsors avoid excessive fee lawsuits
To avoid class-action settlements and regulatory penalties that can cost millions, plan sponsors must ensure 401(k) fees are cost-conscious for participants. Here are best practices to consider.
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.
Governance basics every plan sponsor should know
How do plan sponsors operate and administer employee benefit plans in a manner that is both effective and compliant with applicable regulatory and fiduciary obligations?
Why you should encourage ‘mini’ retirement plan audits
“Audit” is practically a four-letter word for plan sponsors, advisers and administrators. But an audit doesn’t have to be a bad thing.
What happens when you squeeze a vendor too tight
When a plan sponsor (or search specialist working on the plan sponsor’s behalf) squeezes a vendor too tight, the resulting contract may come with an attractive price tag, but it will set plan sponsors up for a downstream nightmare of quality and service issues that negatively impact both plans and their participants.
This retirement change Congress is considering will help many families struggling with student loan debt
Congress wants more changes to the U.S. retirement system — and one likely retirement provision could benefit families with student loans, big time.
A closer look at SECURE Act 2.0’s less-talked-about provisions
What you need to know about provisions that could have a significant impact on retirement plan compliance.