Roaring 20s? Building Optimism
After the pandemic of 1918, the 1920s came roaring in. Will the same expansive pattern occur this century? Construction industry experts see reason for optimism looking ahead over the next six months. Contractor Confidence On…
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Pop Quiz: Plan Fees? Investment Options?
Retirement plan fiduciaries are responsible for these answers—no matter how big or small the plan and the company are. In the event of legal and compliance challenges, big companies face big-dollar lawsuits (like Blackrock’s recent…
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Lots To Learn: Retirement Savings
Fidelity Investments’ 2021State of Retirement Study found that many plan participants would benefit from increased knowledge about the fundamentals of secure retirement. Here are some helpful points of emphasis for communications with plan participants….
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Count Yourself In: Consider a Trust
While creating your estate plan, don’t forget to also arm your loved ones with information about how they can best care for you in the event you become incapacitated. Legal experts provide pointers for making…
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Keeping Up With the Times: Probate Law
Probate law governs the ultimate resolution of our affairs: wills, trusts, estates (or the lack thereof) and the associated debts, taxes and so on. How does probate law evolve to keep up with the times,…
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Overdue: Updated Protection Plans
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) was passed in 1974. Think about how much has changed since then! No wonder there is increasing pressure for thorough regulatory updates to better protect the trillions…
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Rowing Forward: Women and Retirement Savings
First quarter studies show that women are rowing hard to gain financial ground after the disruptions of 2020. The trends provide retirement plan sponsors with valuable insights to inform plan design and communications. Expect The…
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Required Minimum Distributions: The Basics
Retirement plan sponsors take note: April 1 is a deadline for some retirement plan to take a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) from their accounts. This can be confusing and stressful without proper planning. Here’s what…
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Building a Niche: $65 Million for NJ Housing
As the housing market remains strong across the country, builders are finding a groove with new niches. For example, in New Jersey, a $65 million loan will fund the development of a multifamily building designed…
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