Helping DC plan participants reach their retirement funding goals is only half of the picture. Learn why and how plan sponsors can help participants efficiently transition to decumulation.
SECURE 2.0: Guidance for retirement plan sponsors for 2023, 2024 and beyond
The question is not whether the new legislation impacts plan sponsors, it’s which of the more than 90 provisions apply to them and when do they take effect.
New outline of SECURE 2.0 provisions offers guidance for plan sponsors
CliffsNotes-like summary provides help for mid- to large-size retirement plan sponsors trying to navigate the expansive new legislation
Is your benefits committee up to par? Here’s how to be sure
To defend themselves against ERISA violations, plan sponsors need to understand their fiduciary obligations. As the parties generally responsible for plan oversight, benefits committees play a central role in minimizing compliance risk.
Advisers in conversation: Creating lifetime income in retirement
SBA founding principal Mindy Zatto joins Ted Benna, who designed and implemented the first 401(k) savings plan, for a discussion on the future of retirement savings plans and how plan sponsors can help close the participant education gap.
4 ways plan participants and vendors can help improve cybersecurity
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.
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?