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Five Favorite 401k Features We Can’t Live Without
This week we’ll be focusing on those favorite features as judged by the retirement plan professionals we interviewed. Don’t be surprised if over the next few weeks you discover that one provider’s treasure is another provider’s trash.
What Professional Fiduciary’s Really Think Are 401k Plan Sponsors’ Biggest Challenge
The root of these broader fiduciary concerns lies within the domain of compliance. Everything derives from what the regulators require, what any DOL audit might look at, and what might pique the interest of class-action attorneys.
Does Retirement Saving Trump Tax Savings Among 401k Participants?
Here’s the irony of the tax saving incentive. If it’s wildly successful and leads to very large retirement accounts, the required minimum distributions at retirement may place the now retired employee in a higher tax bracket than the one experienced while working.
A 401k Plan Sponsor Fiduciary Puzzle: Are Low Fees High Risk?
You cannot understate the fiduciary aspect of lower fees. Most 401k plan sponsors, and especially those in smaller plans, don’t have the time or expertise to administer their company’s retirement plan. If they skimp on fees, are they also skimping on the fiduciary protection those professionals are supposed to provide?
The Diminishing Returns Of Group Fiduciaries Forewarns Of The Dangers Of Government Retirement Solutions
This dilemma isn’t new. Trust officers have had to face it for generations. It’s called a “split-interest” trust. Multiply this split interest problem by the number of beneficiaries in a typical retirement plan and you can see how this conflict grows more complex.
Is ESG Investing A Problem For Fiduciary Duty?
The Biden Rule, like the Trump Rule, does not encourage or discourage the use of ESG criteria when selecting investments. This allows fiduciaries to either adopt ESG principles or ignore them.
Should 401k Plan Sponsors Teach Employees How To Create Post-Retirement Side Hustles?
Retirement plan sponsors may also benefit from teaching entrepreneurial skills to their employees. Such lessons could also provide employees with opportunities to begin to practice what they learned directly for their current employer.
The Impact Of Working Retirees And The Appropriate Way 401k Plan Sponsors Should Respond To Them
From an employer perspective, it’s not just about the 401k plan. There are greater realities that must be dealt with. Different firms, however, will find distinct—and differing—realities.
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