The Frugal Fiduciary Small Business 401(k) Blog
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Understanding ERISA 404(c): Importance, Compliance, and the Role of QDIAs
By: Eric Droblyen
July 15th 2024
ERISA 404(c) protects employers from liability for investment losses resulting from 401(k) participant decision-making. Compliance is easy.
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The DOL’s New Retirement Security Rule - A Win for Retirement Investors
By: Eric Droblyen
May 7th 2024
The DOL's Retirement Security Rule aims to protect investors by making all professional retirement advice subject to ERISA’s rigorous fiduciary standards.
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A Simple Guide for Meeting 401(k) Fiduciary Responsibilities
By: Eric Droblyen
February 27th 2024
Meeting 401(k) fiduciary responsibilities does not need to be scary or time-consuming for small business plan sponsors. Following some simple guidance is the key.
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401(k) Annual Administration - A Checklist for 2022
By: Eric Droblyen
December 8th 2021
An important 401(k) fiduciary responsibility is ensuring plan administration tasks are completed timely each year. Our 2022 checklist makes this job easy.
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401(k) Fiduciary Liability Insurance – Factors that Raise Premiums
By: Eric Droblyen
August 4th 2021
Understanding the factors that increase the price of 401(k) fiduciary liability insurance coverage can help plan fiduciaries more easily avoid liability.
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401(k) Plan Oversight - Understanding Your Fiduciary Hierarchy is Key
By: Eric Droblyen
July 7th 2021
As a business owner, you want to understand the basic fiduciary hierarchy applicable to all 401(k) plans and the responsibilities of each role within it.
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401(k) Fiduciary Outsourcing – Roles That MEPs Can Abuse
By: Eric Droblyen
October 28th 2020
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) Administration Checklist for the 2020 Plan Year
By: Eric Droblyen
December 11th 2019
An important 401(k) fiduciary responsibility is ensuring plan administration tasks are completed timely each year. Our checklist makes this job easy.
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Apathy is the #1 Source of 401(k) Liability – It’s Easy to Avoid
By: Eric Droblyen
October 17th 2018
401(k) fiduciary responsibilities are manageable once they’re understood. The problem is many small businesses don’t make the effort.
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401(k) Fidelity Bonds – Frequently Asked Questions
By: Eric Droblyen
June 27th 2018
An ERISA fidelity bond protects 401(k) plan participants against losses caused by acts of fraud or dishonesty. Employers should understand their basics.
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