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The Top 4 Lies Told by 401(k) Providers
Some 401(k) providers lie to excuse excessive fees or mask inexperience. With some basic facts, 401(k) fiduciaries can easily debunk the lies.
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401(k) Fees – Frequently Asked Questions by Plan Fiduciaries
The #1 source for 401(k) fiduciary liability today is paying excessive fees to plan service providers. Our FAQ can help small businesses evaluate their fees.
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401(k) Index Funds – They Make it Easy to Reduce Fiduciary Liability
When compared to their actively-managed counterparts, 401k index funds are more likely to offer superior returns. They also reduce 401k fiduciary liability.
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Finding Hidden 401(k) Fees in Participant Disclosure Notices
Hidden 401(k) fees, like revenue sharing and variable annuity wrap charges reduce 401(k) balances. 401(k) participants must understand when they apply.
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4 Traits of the Best Small Business 401(k) Providers
America's Best Small Business 401(k) Providers have 4 traits in common. 401(k) fiduciaries should look for these traits when shopping for 401(k) services.
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Our Top 10 401(k) Blogs of 2016: What Topics Were the Most Popular?
401(k) blogs related to plan design, administration and provider fees were the Frugal Fiduciary’s most popular in 2016.
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401k Plan Design Study: What 2,767 Small Business 401k Plans Are Doing
The right 401k plan design can save a small business thousands of dollars annually. Our plan design study summarizes findings for 2,767 401k plans
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401(k) Fees: Are Traditional 401(k) Services Worth a Smaller Retirement Nest Egg?
The best small business 401k providers only charge fees for value-added 401k services. Providers with high priced superfluous services should be avoided
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How MEPs Complicate 401(k) Plan Terminations
Exiting a 401k plan can be an easy process, as long as you aren't part of an MEP. MEPs complicate the plan termination process and can cost you big time.
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Asset-Based 401(k) Admin Fees Are Unreasonable; Fiduciaries Should Avoid Them
The best small business 401k providers charge low transparent fees based on participant headcount, not assets. A 401k fiduciary should not settle for less.
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