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The Benefits of a 401(k) Plan for Employers and Employees
When a small business offers a 401(k) plan, it’s often a win-win for business owners and employees. Here are some of the top benefits of these plans.
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Want to Retire Early? Three 401(k) Features That Can Help
For 401(k) participants to reach their retirement savings goal as soon as possible, they will need help from their plan. These are the features they'll need.
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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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