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401(k) Earned Income – What Employers Need to Know
401(k) plans must allocate and test the contributions made to self-employed individuals using a special definition of plan compensation called earned income.
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Is Your Company Part of a Controlled Group? You Need to Know or Risk 401(k) Plan Disqualification
IRS controlled group rules often obligate 2 or more employers with common ownership to cover their employees with the same 401k plan in order to pass annual nondiscrimination testing.
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How Much Lower 401(k) Fees Can Grow Your Retirement Savings
Cost matters a LOT when saving for retirement. Even 401(k) fee small reductions today can mean much higher account balances for participants in retirement.
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401(k) Fee Study: 75% of Small Business Plans Pay Hidden Fees
“Are my 401(k) fees too high?” is a common question asked by both plan sponsors and participants. Our small business fee study can give some perspective.
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Starting a 401(k)? A Short Initial Plan Year is Probably a Bad Idea
401(k) plans must define a plan year cycle for annual administration. Most new plans should avoid a short plan year for first year administration.
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Design a 401(k) Plan Like a Pro in 6 Steps
Expert 401(k) plan design can help small business owners meet their plan goals for thousands less. The process can be completed in 30 minutes or less.
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How to Lobby Your Employer for a Better 401(k) Plan
401(k) plans with top investments and no admin fees can help you retire years sooner by delivering much higher returns. Here's how to lobby for such a plan.
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The Benefits of a 401(k) Plan for Employers and Employees
When a small business offers a 401(k) plan, it’s often a win-win for business owners and employees. Here are some of the top benefits of these plans.
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Want to Retire Early? Three 401(k) Features That Can Help
For 401(k) participants to reach their retirement savings goal as soon as possible, they will need help from their plan. These are the features they'll need.
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401(k) Plan Restatements - Save Fees With These Amendments
Most 401(k) plans must be 'restated' to reflect IRS Cycle 3 (or 'post-PPA') changes from August 1, 2020 to July 31, 2022. Here are some amendments to include.
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