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Most Likely Immediate Trump Changes To Fiduciary & ERISA Plans
As long as the fiduciary ball remains in the Executive Branch’s court, it’s easy to predict what will happen. That doesn’t mean, however, that we won’t see some surprises coming from the Legislative Branch.
Is The DOL’s New Lost And Found Database Worth It Or Just A New 401k Plan Sponsor Chore?
The fact Social Security was already collecting this information, albeit not in a database, raises the question of whether this new lost and found database will add any real value.
Impending SECURE Act 2.0 Auto-enrollment Requirement Prompts These Questions
Making matters worse is the changing regulatory environment once the new SECURE Act 2.0 rules become effective. The good news is the dust settles after that.
What Bodes For The DOL & The SEC During Trump 2.0?
A lot may depend on who Trump selects to head up the DOL in his second term. If we start seeing familiar faces, that might indicate the department’s direction.
Industry Pros Comment On ERISA Advisory Council Draft Recommendations
Here the intent is to make it possible for a plan/IRA to apply the QDIA safe harbor to involuntary rollovers. But how will this impact plan participants?
3 Ways Pooled Plans Free Up 401k Plan Sponsors’ Time
Not only do pooled plans reduced the administrative burden, but they can also reduce the fiduciary liability for 401k plan sponsors. If you’re not constantly looking over your shoulder, you can spend more time with your nose to the grindstone.
5 Reasons Bigger 401k Plans Are Better
Some costs can’t be negotiated. These relatively fixed costs are the same no matter the size of the plan. Bigger plans can absorb these costs over a larger asset base, meaning the per participant cost is lower.
2024 Presidential Promises And Retirement Plans
Now that the conventions are over, it’s time to analyze policy positions. We have a Presidential election coming up that may have an impact on retirement savings. What might the impact be based on known policy positions? This would seem a bit of an uphill battle since one candidate hasn’t disclosed all her positions at […] Read Full Article
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