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  Gaps in retirement security persist based on gender, race and ethnicity. Accordingly, the Department of Labor’s Advisory Council on Employee Welfare and Pension Benefit Plans has made recommendations aimed at improving the retirement outcomes…
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  Money and data—that’s the obvious answer to why cyber criminals continue to come up with new ways to access our retirement accounts. In the face of growing threats, ERISA law experts are urging retirement…
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  As workers across the country continue to evaluate their priorities and possibilities, their expectations are clear: more money and better benefits. Surveys find that when considering job shifts, yes, employees are looking for salary…
Read Moreabout Retirement Plans Attract Talent

  Though not a widespread issue, employers who delay or fail to make the appropriate contributions to the retirement plan are a concern for all. Accordingly, the U.S. Department of Labor has issued a list…
Read Moreabout Warning Signs: Contribution Fraud?

  Who approves beneficiary designation forms? Enrollment materials? What about adjustments to employer’s discretionary contribution? Ever notice how many “routine decisions” are being made for the 401k plan? How confident are you that all decisions…
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Due dates are fast approaching. Here is a helpful snapshot to make sure you are in compliance and avoid penalties. Get the scoop on efficient, effective and affordable cyber and fiduciary liability protection designed especially…
Read Moreabout Upcoming Deadlines for Plan Sponsors

  Yes, the failure of retirement plan fiduciaries to act can result in an Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) fiduciary breach lawsuit. For example, a class action lawsuit could accuse fiduciaries of failing to…
Read Moreabout Failure to Act?

Meta what? As most of us scramble to leverage current technology to improve our businesses and lives, some experts are thinking forward about the implications of technology on the work of sponsoring and administering retirement…
Read Moreabout Predictions: Enhanced Transparency?

  Are the funds carefully being invested into retirement accounts every pay period producing a return? Statistics on the average balances in 401(k) plans at the end of 2021 indicate: yes! Balances are up. Additionally,…
Read Moreabout Retirement Plans: How Are We Doing?