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Malta Consults on Pension Auto-enrolment

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The Government of Malta recently launched a public consultation on the proposed introduction of an auto-enrolment occupational pension regime. We take a look at the details....more

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Plan Design That Works: Why 401(k) Participants Are Saving Smarter

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Every once in a while, the data tells a story that plan sponsors should actually feel good about. Vanguard’s latest How America Saves report offers just that, a story of progress. Thanks to smarter plan design choices,...more

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The Most Absurd Things About 401(k) Plans That Sponsors Have No Idea About

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Fifteen years into my solo practice, you’d think I’d be desensitized to the absurdities of the 401(k) world. But no. Every time I think I’ve seen it all, a plan sponsor, or more accurately, the people advising them, reminds...more

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Soap Operas Are Great on TV, But Not in Your 401(k) Plan

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Look, I love a good soap opera. I grew up on Dallas, and I still sneak in The Bold and the Beautiful when I can. There’s something about the betrayal, the big reveals, and the constant twists that makes it compelling. But you...more

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401(k) Plans Need The Involuntary Cash-Out Rule (Updated)

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They always say that it’s hard to say goodbye, I never had that issue as a former employee. I was never sentimental to former employers, but other former employees may think differently. As a 401(k) plan sponsor, you...more

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The 3 Cs: Why 401(k) Plan Sponsors Can’t Afford to Be Cheap, Controlling, and Clueless

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After close to 30 years in this business—wearing the hats of TPA employee, ERISA attorney, plan document drafter, and occasional therapist to frantic plan sponsors—I’ve seen it all. The horror stories, the lawsuits, the...more

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10 Things Every 401(k) Plan Sponsor Should Be Doing To Stay On The Right Side Of ERISA

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When you sponsor a 401(k) plan, you’re not just handing out a shiny benefit to help employees save for retirement. You’re stepping into a role that carries legal weight, personal responsibility, and—if you’re not careful—...more

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Have You Considered How a Reduction in Force Impacts Your 401(k) Plan?

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As businesses continue to respond to recent shifts in the U.S. economy, some employers have had to make the challenging decision to implement cost-cutting measures and reductions to their workforce....more

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How 401(k) Plan Sponsors Can Be Pro-Active

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As a 401(k) plan sponsor, you need to understand that not only is the plan a great benefit for you and your employees, but it has some negative aspects if you’re not proactive in maintaining it. If you ignore your 401(k)...more

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What If an Employee Doesn’t Tell You They Got Divorced?

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When an employee forgets—or chooses not—to notify you of a divorce, it can cause a ripple effect on your benefit plan administration, particularly with your health plan. Here's what you need to know and do to keep your health...more

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Providing Info to Participants

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ERISA requires disclosure of certain plan documents to participants including a summary plan description, statements, and notices. The problem is what do you do with people who aren’t participants such as potential employees?...more

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New Year Brings New Automatic Enrollment and Escalation Requirements for Some Recently Adopted 401(k) and 403(b) Plans

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The SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 requires certain 401(k) and 403(b) plans to include automatic enrollment and escalation features for the first plan year beginning after December 31, 2024, meaning that for those plans with a...more

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Reminder: CalSavers Compliance Deadline on June 30, 2022 for Employers with 5-50 Employees

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The deadline for California employers with between 5-50 employees to either register for, or opt out of, the CalSavers Retirement Savings Program is quickly approaching. ...more

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New York Employer Alert: Updated State Retirement Program Enrollment Requirements for Private Employers

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Last month, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a new law requiring private employers that meet certain criteria to automatically enroll their employees in the State’s Secure Choice Savings Program (the “Program”), a...more

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