The Frugal Fiduciary Small Business 401(k) Blog

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Roth vs. Traditional 401(k) Contributions – How to Choose

August 5th 2020

If your 401(k) plan permits Roth deferrals, it can be worth your time to decide whether they're a better choice than traditional deferrals for your account.

Plan Design

The 5 Most Popular Small Business 401(k) Plan Features

By: Eric Droblyen

July 22nd 2020

Different 401(k) “types” (safe harbor, Roth, profit sharing, etc…) are in fact different contribution “features” that a plan can combine in numerous ways.

Annual Administration

How Much Time Does Annual 401(k) Administration Take?

By: Eric Droblyen

July 8th 2020

401(k) administration shouldn't take small businesses much time. A quality provider will do the heavy lifting, leaving an owner with basic tasks to complete.

Fees

How to Find & Calculate MassMutual 401(k) Fees

By: Eric Droblyen

June 30th 2020

Finding MassMutual's 401k fees isn't easy. In this guide, we'll show you average MassMutual fees, then how to find & calculate them in your plan.

Fees

How to Find & Calculate VOYA 401(k) Fees

By: Eric Droblyen

June 30th 2020

Finding VOYA's 401k fees isn't easy. In this guide, we'll show you average VOYA fees, then how to find & calculate them in your plan.

Fees

How to Find & Calculate Principal 401(k) Fees

By: Eric Droblyen

June 30th 2020

Finding Principal's 401k fees isn't easy. In this guide, we'll show you average Principal fees, then how to find & calculate them in your plan.

Fees

How to Find & Calculate American Funds 401(k) Fees

By: Eric Droblyen

June 30th 2020

Finding American Funds 401k fees isn't easy. In this guide, we'll show you average American Funds fees, then how to find & calculate them in your plan.