Decoding Retirement Planning in 2023: Insights from Latest Data and Trends
Planning for retirement has always been a crucial financial endeavor, and in 2023, it's taking on new level of complexities. The latest data and emerging trends in retirement planning offer valuable insights that shed light on the intricacies of preparing for life after work.
Rise of Fintech Startups: Transforming Traditional 401(k) Plan Advisory Services
Retirement planning has become a paramount concern for individuals seeking financial security in their golden years. Among the various retirement savings options available, 401(k) plans have gained significant popularity in the corporate world.
3 Tips for 401(k) Plan Advisors in 2023
The end of January is a time to stop reflecting on last year and start really implementing changes in your professional life. For fiduciaries the focus is always on improving a plan’s governance and ensuring plan participants are satisfied with your work. Here are a few ideas for plan fiduciaries to consider in 2023.
8 steps for Defined Contribution plans to consider in 2022
n the United States, defined contribution (DC) plans are facing unprecedented problems.According to Groom Law Group, the number of litigations under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) reached a new high in 2020, with more than 200 new class action claims filed, and an increase of 80% in 2019.
2021 PLANSPONSOR Best Practices Conference Summary: ERISA, Outsourcing, and Benchmarking
Plan sponsors have a fiduciary duty to ensure that their company's retirement plans are properly designed and managed.
2022 IRS Plan Contribution and Benefit Limits
The IRS has announced its annual retirement contribution and benefits limits for 2022, and it’s a mostly positive picture for future retirees.
Adding Cryptocurrency to your 401(k) Plan: Risks and Best Practices
Cryptocurrencies still garner a lot of attention in the investment world, and despite remaining high-risk they are amongst the asset options for retirement plan diversification.
Rise in Retirement Plan Excessive Fee Litigations
The number of lawsuits involving 401(k) plans has increased significantly in recent years, peaking in 2020. The number of ERISA lawsuits in 2020 saw an 80% increase compared to 2019.
Introduction: Why MEPs and PEPs are the Plan of the Moment
Do you know that only 53 percent of employees at small businesses have retirement planning options? Now, if we consider the fact that there are 5 million to 6 million companies in the U.S. and just 650,000 defined contribution plans, it becomes obvious that saving for retirement is a big issue in America that needs to be resolved.
Does your Retirement Plan have Automatic Enrollment?
According to a recent study “Automatic enrollment: The Power of the Default” by Jeffrey W. Clark and Jean A. Young from Vanguard, automatic enrollment not only triples the participation rate of new workers but also causes a significant proportion to raise their deferral rates over time.