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  Retirement plan participants have the right to request plan documents and information. When they make a request, it’s important to respond in a timely manner—and to keep a record of doing so. Pay attention…
Read Moreabout ERISA 104b Requests?

  The Senate’s Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee (HELP) has advanced the RISE and SHINE Act aimed at improving retirement security. It is anticipated that the Senate Finance Committee will now add to the…
Read Moreabout Public Leaders Agree: Securing Retirement

  Despite the hard work of retirement plan sponsors across the country, only a relatively small percent of Americans have financial plans for retirement. Meanwhile, only a tiny percentage of those who have retired describe…
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  Making it easier for employees to bring their retirement savings along when they shift jobs obviously benefits them. Because it reduces the fiduciary risks associated with missing participants and auto cash-outs, facilitating portability also…
Read Moreabout 401k Auto Portability Benefits Everyone

  As part of its intense focus on retirement security, Congress is considering new two-pronged legislation. If it passes, retirement industry experts anticipate that plan sponsors might face more trips to court stemming from fiduciary…
Read Moreabout Head’s Up: Amended ERISA Legislation?

  Among the many requirements for 401(k) plans are the timely dissemination of a variety of standard notices to participants. ERISA experts remind us that adhering to notice requirements is critical: failure leaves participants without…
Read Moreabout Retirement Plans: Notice Failure?

Together, small businesses are the largest employer in the country—and they are increasingly prioritizing worker well being. For example, according to new research, one in four are responding to the disruption of the pandemic by…
Read Moreabout A Rising Priority: Benefits!

  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…
Read Moreabout The Importance of Documenting Retirement Plan Investment Decisions

  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…
Read Moreabout Employers Increasingly Concerned About Employee Finances