COVID-19 Impact on Retirement Plan Discrimination Testing
COVID-19 Impact on Retirement Plan Discrimination Testing As a result of COVID-19, many employers have made financial, operational, and employment-related changes. Plan sponsors need to consider how the following actions […]
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Application
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Application On Friday, May 15th the SBA has released their forgiveness application with detailed instructions on how to complete the form. While the release promised […]
4 Tips for a Volatile Market
The COVID-19 National Emergency has impacted nearly every part of our daily lives and the investment market is no exception. When account balances fluctuate, it is tempting to make quick […]
CARES Act: Impact on your Retirement Plans
CARES Act: Impact on your Retirement Plans The CARES Act is the stimulus package the government recently enacted to support the country and economy during and after the coronavirus pandemic. […]
Student Loan Relief Due to COVID-19
Overview On March 13, 2020, the U.S. Department of Education announced that it would waive interest charges, allow for suspended payments and provide assistance to borrowers of defaulted loans for […]
Market Performance: Tips for Addressing Employee Concerns and Prudent Plan Management
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and recent market volatility have undoubtedly presented you with new challenges as you care for your employees, families and community. We encourage you to lean on […]
Ways Employers Can Deal With Employee Student Loan Debt
Ways Employers Can Deal With Employee Student Loan Debt February 25th, 2020 Student debt has increased dramatically in recent years, creating a financial burden on employees’ ability to save for […]
Myth Series #12: I can’t offer a student loan program in my retirement plan.
With student loan debt reaching astronomical numbers, employers are increasingly looking for ways to add student loan assistance programs to their benefits packages. While current student loan repayment programs can […]
Broker vs. Fiduciary: The differences you must know
For plan sponsors, running a 401(k) plan can be complex and time consuming. Some plan sponsors hire outside advisors to help the plan stay compliant with IRS and ERISA laws. […]
Required Minimum Distributions
As the calendar year draws to a close, older plan participants may have to consider taking a required minimum distribution (RMD) from their qualified retirement plan. A required minimum distribution […]
