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ERISA 09.28.2021

Head’s Up: Fee Disclosures?

 Finding that 45% of retirement plan participants do not understand the information they receive about fees, the Government Office of Accountability has given the Department of Labor recommendations for strengthening fee disclosure regulations. What Will…
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Head’s Up: Fee Disclosures?
ERISA 09.28.2021

Cryptocurrency and 401(k)?

As the work world—and employee expectations—continue changing rapidly, don’t be surprised by a curiosity about the potential for cryptocurrency as an investment option in the company retirement account. There are in fact a growing number…
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Cryptocurrency and 401(k)?
ERISA 09.22.2021

Retirement Lingo: Scratch The Jargon

Studies find that retirement plan participants crave more clear communication. Jargon is off-putting for everyone—and especially for Generation Z and Millennials. Industry experts conclude that even small changes can increase clarity, understanding and engagement. What…
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Retirement Lingo: Scratch The Jargon
ERISA 09.22.2021

Responsible?

  If you are a plan sponsor, responsible—that’s you. In fact, ERISA law obligates you to be more careful with the retirement assets of your employees than you are with your own money. Irresponsibility—whether or…
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Responsible?
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
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 10.18.2020

Important Reminders About ERISA Bond Compliance

  With class action suits related to 401(k) plans rising sharply, now is a critical time to check that you are in compliance with ERISA regulations. Importantly, this includes ensuring an ERISA bond that properly…
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Important Reminders About ERISA Bond Compliance
ERISA 10.07.2020

Employers Increasingly Concerned About Employee Finances

  A growing number of employers are concerned about the financial well-being of employees—and employees want more financial guidance. Retirement plan sponsors have a bigger role to play! Overall Financial Well-Being Programs Bank of America’s…
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Employers Increasingly Concerned About Employee Finances
Cyber for Plan Sponsors 09.19.2020

Cyber Liability Insurance for Small Businesses

Equifax! JP Morgan Chase! Capital One! Adobe…! Large companies, including these, are responsible for the massive security breaches of the past decade—impacting the personal data of hundreds of millions of customers. These stories make the…
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Cyber Liability Insurance for Small Businesses