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November 2022 Newsletter
DOL Updates Guidance on Auditor Independence for Retirement Plan Engagements In September, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released an Interpretive Bulletin that updates guidance on audits of benefit plans under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. The...
October 2022 Newsletter
Cybersecurity Must Be a Priority for Plan Fiduciaries Most 401(k) plans have access to a large pool of funds, making them an attractive target for cybertheft. And while stolen funds are devastating, unauthorized transactions aren’t the only goal of cybercriminals....
September 2022 Newsletter
How to Design a Differentiating Benefits Package Over the past couple of years, the so-called “Great Resignation” has led to an unprecedented number of career changes. At the same time, the boom in remote and gig work means that skilled employees have more choices...
November 2022 Newsletter
DOL Updates Guidance on Auditor Independence for Retirement Plan Engagements In September, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released an Interpretive Bulletin that updates guidance on audits of benefit plans under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. The...
October 2022 Newsletter
Cybersecurity Must Be a Priority for Plan Fiduciaries Most 401(k) plans have access to a large pool of funds, making them an attractive target for cybertheft. And while stolen funds are devastating, unauthorized transactions aren’t the only goal of cybercriminals....
September 2022 Newsletter
How to Design a Differentiating Benefits Package Over the past couple of years, the so-called “Great Resignation” has led to an unprecedented number of career changes. At the same time, the boom in remote and gig work means that skilled employees have more choices...
August 2022 Newsletter
Keeping Retirees in Your Retirement Plan According to T. Rowe Price, some sponsors may anticipate that their relationship with participants — as well as their responsibilities toward them — will naturally wind down at retirement, even though only about one in five...
White Papers
The DOL Comes Out Swinging Against Potential Cybersecurity Breaches . . . and So Should the Plan Sponsor
Department of Labor (DOL) guidance, long awaited and perhaps years late, provides another enforcement tool for the DOL while practitionersseem to be...
Monitoring Your Service Provider
Many plan sponsors that have hired investment advisors, then feel the need to hire another independent advisor to report to its fiduciary committee...
Articles
2023 Retirement Plan Limits
IRS Limits on Retirement Benefits and Compensation
2021 Form 8880
Use Form 8880 to figure the amount, if any, of your retirement savings contributions credit (also known as the saver’s credit). You may be able to...
Participant’s Corner
Are You Thankful for Your Health?
The holidays are upon us! Staying healthy just might make you wealthy. With small lifestyle changes and healthy choices (especially with all the shared yummy foods), you may reduce your annual healthcare costs and increase your income. These lifestyle changes can be...
Market Tricks and Treats
With the recent market volatility, it’s understandable that you may be concerned about your investments. Don’t let the market volatility spook you! Consider the following tips: • Review your safe route. It is ok if your investment portfolio isn’t performing as you...
Retirement Readiness: How will you prepare?
Much has been made of the current state of the American worker as it pertains to their retirement savings. According to a recent study by the General Accountability Office, 29% of Americans 55 and older do not have any retirement savings or pension plan and those who...
Are You Thankful for Your Health?
The holidays are upon us! Staying healthy just might make you wealthy. With small lifestyle changes and healthy choices (especially with all the shared yummy foods), you may reduce your annual healthcare costs and increase your income. These lifestyle changes can be...
Market Tricks and Treats
With the recent market volatility, it’s understandable that you may be concerned about your investments. Don’t let the market volatility spook you! Consider the following tips: • Review your safe route. It is ok if your investment portfolio isn’t performing as you...
Retirement Readiness: How will you prepare?
Much has been made of the current state of the American worker as it pertains to their retirement savings. According to a recent study by the General Accountability Office, 29% of Americans 55 and older do not have any retirement savings or pension plan and those who...
BACK TO SCHOOL
Pop Quiz: Have You Done Your Homework On Retirement? 1. In order to maintain living standards in retirement, what percent of annual income do financial professionals thinkpeople should save? A. About 3% B. About 6% C. About 9% D. About 12% E. About 15% 2. If an...
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