Investing in your 401(k) is an idea that is hammered into our brains at a young age. We are constantly reminded of it because setting aside an amount of money on a consistent basis for the future will make a significant difference when we approach retirement. This simple task can turn out to be difficult …
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting economic uncertainty, employers are faced with decisions that could have significant impacts on their 401k retirement plans. A serious decision that employers face is a potential reduction in employees. It is important to consider the impact this decision can have on the retirement plan. A …
In response to the impact of COVID-19 Congress placed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act or the “CARES Act”. What does this 883-page law mean for retirement plans and their participants? The CARES Act includes provisions that expand the availability of retirement funds to those who have been impacted by COVID-19. …
The tax law places limits on the dollar amount of contributions to retirement plans and IRAs. IRC Section 415 requires the limits to be adjusted annually for cost-of-living increases. Don’t miss: Important information when changing plan administrators The below table shows a three-year comparison (starting in 2020) of certain retirement plan limits. Plan sponsors should …
For anyone who has a child, they know sometimes the pain doesn’t end at the point of delivery. Don’t get me wrong. Children are a blessing, but with them come sleepless nights, diaper changes and yes, financial pressures. A study by Health Affairs found that for the average new mother with insurance who gave birth …
For many employers, finding missing participants can seem an impossible task. Nevertheless, employers are required to take all reasonable actions to locate a missing participant. Employers have a fiduciary obligation under ERISA to locate or “make a reasonable effort” to find a missing participant of a terminated defined contribution plan. Failing to do so could …
When you have a business that requires an audit of its 401k or retirement plan, the DOL and the IRS both accept what is known as a “DOL limited-scope audit”. But what does this mean and why would you want a limited-scope audit instead of a normal audit? Don’t miss: Important information when changing plan …
From time-to-time employers deem it necessary to change administrators for their employee benefit plan. This may affect the election choices of the employees. A Third-Party Administrator (TPA) is hired by an employer to deal with the behind the scenes events that occur while handling the retirement plan. They assist with the plan design and are …
The 401(k) bonding requirement, an uncommonly known requirement, is arguably one of the most important details regarding your plan. Dating back to 1974, the passage of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 mandated that qualified plans under IRC section 401(k) be insured against losses caused by fraud or dishonesty. What is a Fidelity …
The PCC (Private Company Council) is a sub-organization created by and of the FASB. The PCC’s primary function is to evaluate current financial reporting standards set forth by GAAP and identify opportunities to streamline implementation and general reporting standards for private companies. The FASB and PCC recognize that certain standards are not as impactful for …