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ERISA 11.30.2020

Busy Times Ahead for Plan Sponsors

Plan sponsors can anticipate lots of action on new regulations to spur employee retirement savings in 2021. Across the country, there is unity around this priority. Widespread Agreement: Encourage Employee Saving Although not quite making…
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Busy Times Ahead for Plan Sponsors
Cyber for Plan Sponsors 11.23.2020

The Cost of Cybercrime

$6 trillion dollars! That’s how much money experts estimate cybercrime will cost the global economy in 2021! Get prepared. Secure practical solutions and support now. A Ubiquitous Problem The more we all work, relate and…
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The Cost of Cybercrime
Cyber for Plan Sponsors 11.20.2020

Legal Experts Implore Plan Sponsors: Protect The Data!

  Because retirement plans contain sensitive participant data, plan sponsors must step up efforts to protect it from cybersecurity threats. Legal experts urge more precautions. An Explosion of Data Breach Lawsuits As reported by PlanSponsor:…
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Legal Experts Implore Plan Sponsors: Protect The Data!
ERISA 11.18.2020

Optimism for 2021: Rev Up Retirement Savings

With small and mid size business owners expressing optimism about 2021, retirement plan sponsors can jumpstart savings efforts for the long term security of employees. Small Businesses Lighting the Path As reported on PR Newswire:…
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Optimism for 2021: Rev Up Retirement Savings
ERISA 11.12.2020

Strengthen Your Small Business: Add a 401(k)

Just thinking about starting a 401(k) plan can sound daunting to small business owners—especially during this economically challenging time. Actually, however the rewards could put the business ahead and plenty of experts can help you…
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Strengthen Your Small Business: Add a 401(k)
ERISA 11.12.2020

Final Rule on Financial Factors in Selecting Plan Investments

Plan sponsors: take note! The U.S. Department of Labor has established new regulatory guidelines related to your fiduciary duties when selecting investments for 401(k) and other defined-contribution plans. Select Investments Based On Financial Returns and…
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Final Rule on Financial Factors in Selecting Plan Investments
ERISA 11.09.2020

Data Breaches: What Is Your Plan?

  Recent data breaches in the healthcare industry are alarming. The fact that there is a shortage of qualified cybersecurity professionals is troubling. Plan sponsors: how are you protecting your plan? Get Focused Cybercrime is…
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Data Breaches: What Is Your Plan?
ERISA 11.06.2020

Disruption Requires the Increased Vigilance of Plan Sponsors

Confronting the disruptions of 2020, plan sponsors must be ever more vigilant in their fiduciary duties. Legal experts recommend five actions. Uncertainties Are Not Excuses As the sponsor of your company’s retirement plan, ERISA law…
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Disruption Requires the Increased Vigilance of Plan Sponsors
ERISA 11.06.2020

The Importance of Documenting Retirement Plan Investment Decisions

  Sponsors of retirement plans increasingly face claims for breach of fiduciary duties. Examples include cases concerning “excessive” 401(k) plan fees. The National Law Review offers some practical advice. The Heavy Weight of Claims According…
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The Importance of Documenting Retirement Plan Investment Decisions