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As a plan sponsor, one of your primary responsibilities is ensuring that your company’s retirement plan operates smoothly and within the boundaries of compliance regulations. This is no small feat, especially when dealing with the complexities of a 401(k) plan. One of the ways to help enable hassle-free management is by maintaining neat and tidy […]

With a combination of standard annual tasks and new SECURE Act provisions on your plate, we are here to help you. This article is a helpful guide for wrapping up 2023 smoothly! We will dive into those end-of-year 401(k) tasks that require your attention including plan design review, SECURE Act preparation, Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs), […]

Operating costs include everyday expenses like salaries, rent and supplies. Profit, on the other hand, is what remains after all these operating costs have been paid. It’s the reward for the risks taken and the value created by your business. Often, savvy business owners will look to tax strategies to help find the sweet spot, […]

Top 401(k) Plan Headaches The first step is to understand the potential problems. Here are some common issues that can cause headaches for plan sponsors: Navigating the labyrinth of retirement plan management can seem like a daunting challenge for any plan sponsor, employer or 401(k) plan administrator. The various administrative tasks, ranging from uploading payroll […]

For part-time workers, saving for retirement can be a challenge. Many part-time employees are often excluded from 401(k) plans because they often don’t meet the plan’s eligibility requirements. This includes many students, parents and individuals with multiple part-time jobs. However, new legislation that goes into effect on January 1, 2024, is about to change that. […]

In 2022, more than 50 million Americans left their jobs and in the last two years, there has been record-breaking employee turnover.[1]  While the number of employee departures has begun to decrease, it still remains higher than pre-pandemic levels. Employee turnover can cause problems for employers, such as many small 401(k) accounts being left behind […]

Looking to attract and retain high-quality talent in today’s competitive labor market? Enhancing your 401(k) plan design could be the answer. It could increase your employees’ retirement security and financial well-being while motivating talent to join and stay with the company long-term. With many businesses struggling with staffing issues, savvy executives are realizing that boosting […]

Creating a culture of wellness in the workplace is a trend that’s catching on with employers across the country. A culture of wellness encourages employee health and well-being holistically by helping them adopt healthier habits in their personal and professional lives, such as exercising consistently, eating more nutritious foods, developing healthy interpersonal relationships and taking […]

Financially stressed employees may be costing you more than you think. Not only do financial issues affect employee productivity, they can also impact your ability to retain staff. A recent survey found that more than half of stressed employees (55%) are distracted by their finances at work. Additionally, they spend an average of three hours […]

Employees are financially stressed. Weathering the last several years – a pandemic, geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty – has only exacerbated their stress levels. Unsurprisingly, elevated stress carries into the workplace impacting operational costs including retention, mental health expenses, productivity and the company’s bottom line. Inflation, Debt and Economic Uncertainty Over the past year, inflation […]