The Frugal Fiduciary Small Business 401(k) Blog
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![401(k) Investments - Options for Selecting a “Prudent” Menu](https://www.employeefiduciary.com/hubfs/FiduciaryDuty.jpg)
401(k) Investments - Options for Selecting a “Prudent” Menu
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By: Eric Droblyen
September 30th 2020
Inappropriate investment selection is a top cause of 401(k) lawsuits today. This trouble can be easily avoided with some impartial investment guidance.
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![Paying 401(k) Admin Fees from Plan Assets Hurt Business Owners Most](https://www.employeefiduciary.com/hubfs/keepmoney.jpg)
Paying 401(k) Admin Fees from Plan Assets Hurt Business Owners Most
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By: Eric Droblyen
August 19th 2020
Small business owners often have the most to gain personally by paying their 401k provider's administration fees from a bank account instead of plan assets
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![Roth vs. Traditional 401(k) Contributions – How to Choose](https://www.employeefiduciary.com/hubfs/cuttax.jpg)
Roth vs. Traditional 401(k) Contributions – How to Choose
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By: Eric Droblyen
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.
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![The 5 Most Popular Small Business 401(k) Plan Features](https://www.employeefiduciary.com/hubfs/5%20Most%20Popular%20Types%20of%20Small%20Business%20401k%20Plans%20%282%29.jpg)
The 5 Most Popular Small Business 401(k) Plan Features
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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.
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![How Much Time Does Annual 401(k) Administration Take?](https://www.employeefiduciary.com/hubfs/timesaved.jpg)
How Much Time Does Annual 401(k) Administration Take?
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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.
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![How to Find & Calculate MassMutual 401(k) Fees](https://www.employeefiduciary.com/hubfs/MassMutual%20401k%20Fees.jpg)
How to Find & Calculate MassMutual 401(k) Fees
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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.
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![How to Find & Calculate VOYA 401(k) Fees](https://www.employeefiduciary.com/hubfs/VOYA%20401k%20Fees2.jpg)
How to Find & Calculate VOYA 401(k) Fees
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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.
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![How to Find & Calculate Principal 401(k) Fees](https://www.employeefiduciary.com/hubfs/Principal%20401k%20Fees.jpg)
How to Find & Calculate Principal 401(k) Fees
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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.
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![How to Find & Calculate American Funds 401(k) Fees](https://www.employeefiduciary.com/hubfs/Calculating%20American%20Funds%20401%28k%29%20Fees%20Using%20Their%20408b-2.jpg)
How to Find & Calculate American Funds 401(k) Fees
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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.
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![How to Find & Calculate Ascensus 401(k) Fees](https://www.employeefiduciary.com/hubfs/Ascensus%20401k%20Fees.jpg)
How to Find & Calculate Ascensus 401(k) Fees
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By: Eric Droblyen
June 30th 2020
Finding Ascensus 401k fees isn't easy. In this guide, we'll show you average Ascensus fees, then how to find & calculate them in your plan.
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