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Exclusive Interview with Terrance Power: 401k MEPs Reduce Downside Risk for Company Execs
“There is no upside for an employer doing everything perfectly with their retirement plan. The downside risk, however, can be huge. It’s a risk that just isn’t worth the employer taking.”
New Fiduciary Rule: What the DOL Got Right, Came Close on, and Missed Entirely
Any regulation that requires 10 pages of explanation for every page of regulation is bound to have something good, something not-quite-good-enough, and something not-so-good.
Retirement Plan Options for Small Business Owners
“Small business owners really need to have a clear understanding of all the retirement plans… Finding the right strategy will help you grow your business and save for your retirement.”
Will Increased 401k Fee Scrutiny Trump DOL’s New Fiduciary Rule?
Fee Disclosure and class-action suits have been the one-two punch that has spurred interest in greater 401k fee scrutiny.
Fact or Fiction: Are Small to Mid-Sized Businesses Reluctant to Start 401k Plans?
Time constraints, compliance complexity, and costs impede the creation of 401k plans in smaller businesses.
3 Rules for Retirement Savers During Falling Markets
Why disciplined retirement savers benefit from falling markets.
The Best and the Worst of 401k Plan Design Elements
If you’re a plan sponsor, it’s time to review how your plan measures up against these design elements. If you’re looking to become a plan sponsor for a new plan, consider whether or not you should include these design elements.
These 7 Employee Concerns can Befuddle a 401k Plan Sponsor/Fiduciary
401k plan participant concerns come in three varieties: Those you know about and should do something about; Those you know about and shouldn’t do something about; and, Those you don’t know about and better do something about right now.
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