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Experts warn that ERISA lawsuits are continuing at a rapid, “cookie-cutter” pace. In particular, there has been a  rise in lawsuits against smaller plans. Plan sponsors, in addition to securing fiduciary liability protection, are advised…
Read Moreabout No Sign of Stopping: ERISA Lawsuits

As employers across the country continue looking for ways to support the financial wellness of workers, interest in annuities is growing. In fact, a recent Blackrock survey found that 82% of plan sponsors are likely…
Read Moreabout Annuities? Interest Is Growing

A new study has revealed that the majority of 401k plan participants in small businesses are paying hidden fees. The impact to retirement savings is significant. Regulatory efforts have been stepped up. Here is what…
Read Moreabout The Cost of Hidden Fees

As cyber theft from retirement accounts rises, plan sponsors need to act on the guidance issued this spring by the Employment Benefits Security Administration (EBSA). Importantly, this includes communicating with plan participants about protecting their…
Read Moreabout Cyber Theft and Retirement Accounts

When plan participants make complaints, take them seriously from the beginning. In addition to the threat of an ERISA lawsuit, you could also find yourself getting a call from the Department of Labor (DOL) to…
Read Moreabout Audit Alert: Are You Ready?

  As the employment disruptions set in motion by the pandemic continue for businesses and their workers, it’s an important time for plan sponsors to facilitate the portability of retirement accounts between companies. Job path…
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The majority of small business owners significantly underestimate digital security risks, and are therefore unprepared and unprotected for data breaches. The results are costly—and devastating. Here’s what you need to know to protect your business—and…
Read Moreabout Stay Open: Protection Is Available

As a retirement plan sponsor, you have a fiduciary responsibility to make sure that the plan fees are reasonable. In addition to the fact that it is in the best interest of everyone to avoid…
Read Moreabout Retirement Plan Fees?

Among the many dangers of big, headline making cyber attacks is distraction. At the moment, for example, while we are all busy wondering about the availability of gas, what ransomware can do, and so on,…
Read Moreabout Retirement Plans and Cybersecurity: Ongoing Threats