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401(k) Plan Restatements - Save Fees With These Amendments
Most 401(k) plans must be 'restated' to reflect IRS Cycle 3 (or 'post-PPA') changes from August 1, 2020 to July 31, 2022. Here are some amendments to include.
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401(k) Nondiscrimination Testing - Basics and Deadlines
401(k) plans must pass nondiscrimination tests each year to confirm HCEs do not disproportionately benefit and that no IRS contribution limits are exceeded.
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'Hidden' 401(k) Fees – What Business Owners Need to Know
Hidden administration fees increase the cost of investing for 401(k) participants - reducing their returns. Here are the most common and how to uncover them.
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The Top Ten Frugal Fiduciary 401(k) Blogs of 2020
Our top 10 blogs for 2020 are must-reads for small business 401(k) sponsors and participants. They cover plan administration, features, fees and providers.
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How to Find & Calculate Transamerica 401(k) Fees
Finding Transamerica 401k fees isn't easy. In this guide, we'll show you average Transamerica fees, then how to find & calculate them in your plan.
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Pooled vs. Single-Employer 401(k) Plans - Are PEPs for You?
Supporters claim Pooled Employer Plans (PEPs) offer lower 401k fees and greater liability protection than single-employer plans. They rarely deliver either.
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401(k) Reform – How to Make Plans More Transparent
401(k) plans should offer objective value for participants and straightforward fiduciary responsibilities for business owners. Often, they deliver neither.
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401(k) Fiduciary Outsourcing – Roles That MEPs Can Abuse
Multiple-Employer 401k Plans (MEPs) require business owners to delegate fiduciary roles to their provider. This delegation makes MEPs highly prone to abuse.
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401(k) Retirement Planning – 4 Steps to Retire On-Time
Some basic retirement planning can dramatically reduce the cost of retirement for 401k participants. Our 4-step plan requires no investing knowledge at all.
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401(k) Investments - Options for Selecting a “Prudent” Menu
Inappropriate investment selection is a top cause of 401(k) lawsuits today. This trouble can be easily avoided with some impartial investment guidance.
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