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Offering matching contributions in your 401(k) plan serves dual purposes: it’s a valuable benefit for your employees and a catalyst for their retirement planning journey. However, striking the right balance between affordability and effectiveness is key. Let’s explore how. Read More >>

In its June 3, 2022, Employee Plans Newsletter, the Internal Revenue Service announced a pilot compliance program affecting retirement plans and their sponsors. Under this pilot program, the IRS will notify a plan sponsor by letter 90-days in advance. Read More >>

Employees who have outstanding 401(k) plan loans when they leave their job are sometimes faced with the difficult quandary of needing to repay the loan in full within 60 days of termination of employment. If the loan isn’t repaid. Read More >>

There really is no understating the importance of implementing effective internal controls. With a solid system of controls in place, you can be reasonably sure that your employee benefit plan is achieving and maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements and. Read More >>

Selecting competent service providers and advisors is one of a plan sponsor’s most important responsibilities. But the responsibility doesn’t end there — the Department of Labor specifically tasks fiduciaries with periodically monitoring the activities of each service organization to. Read More >>