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  Almost half of Millennials say they want to retire as soon as they are financially able to do so. Confidence in the ability to retire is fairly strong too, with about half of Millennials…
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The term “fiduciary breach” often evokes images of significant mishaps within company-sponsored retirement plans, leading to notable legal disputes. Yet, a more common and equally troublesome issue for business owners is failing to secure the…
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  Data reveals that overall, we’re feeling more experienced as investors and more comfortable with market volatility. A research report from benchmarking firm, Hearts & Wallets, finds the number of households feeling inexperienced with investing…
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  Staying up to date on ERISA compliance, scurrying around with SECURE 2.0 provisions, and keeping benefits competitive are all big lifts for plan sponsors these days. Take heart, though: employees really do appreciate the…
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  No retirement plan sponsor sets out to be accused of imprudent decision-making related to the investment options offered to participants, but claims are on the rise. That doesn’t mean claims over administrative fees have…
Read Moreabout Investment Imprudence: Claims on The Rise

  The words “fiduciary breach,” conjure something big going wrong with the company-sponsored retirement plan, resulting in headline-making allegations. In reality, a painful, “regular,” plan sponsor error, failure to have the ERISA fidelity bond as…
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  Just as retirement plan sponsors must deeply understand and comply with ERISA, so too must each and every member of a retirement plan committee. Regular meetings, education, training, and follow-up are best practices. Committee…
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  Litigation related to employee benefits is a growing area of risk for businesses, and, when allegations are made, sound defense is a must. Consider, for example, that in cases brought against retirement plan sponsors,…
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  Given the massive breadth of the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022, analysis has taken some time, but experts are starting to predict that the greatest potential impact on retirement outcomes will be derived by…
Read Moreabout SECURE 2.0: Understanding The Impact