The Frugal Fiduciary Small Business 401(k) Blog
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How to “Value” 401(k) Administration Services and Investments
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By: Eric Droblyen
May 13th 2020
To value your 401k provider, I recommend benchmarking their administration fees per capita and their investment fees based on returns. Our process can help.
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A “Rosetta Stone” for Finding 401(k) Provider Fees
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By: Eric Droblyen
April 29th 2020
When 401(k) fees are paid from plan assets, they reduce participant investment returns dollar-for-dollar. Find your 401(k) provider's fees using our guide.
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The CARES Act - 401(k) Participant Distribution and Loan Options
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By: Eric Droblyen
April 15th 2020
Taking a CARES Act 401(k) distribution or loan can delay an individual's future retirement by years. Our overview can help weigh this difficult decision.
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COVID-19 – 401(k) FAQs for Business Owners and Plan Participants
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By: Eric Droblyen
March 31st 2020
Many small business owners affected by COVID-19 want to know how to defray their 401(k) plan expenses or help workers tap their savings. Our FAQ can help.
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Safe Harbor 401(k) Plans: Answers To Common Questions
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By: Brian Furgala
March 18th 2020
Safe harbor 401(k) plans are increasingly popular with small businesses. Our FAQ can help owners decide if one is right for their company.
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![Index Funds Are Indisputably Prudent 401(k) Investments - How to Pick a Lineup](https://www.employeefiduciary.com/hubfs/Index%20Funds%20Are%20Indisputably%20Prudent%20401%28k%29%20Investments%20-%20How%20to%20Pick%20Them.jpg)
Index Funds Are Indisputably Prudent 401(k) Investments - How to Pick a Lineup
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By: Eric Droblyen
March 4th 2020
Index funds from providers like Vanguard, Fidelity, or Schwab make it easy for employers to meet their investment-related 401(k) fiduciary responsibilities
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401(k) Investing – Professional Advice is Easy to Access Today
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By: Eric Droblyen
February 19th 2020
To afford retirement as soon as possible, 401(k) participants must invest appropriately. Today's professional investment advice options make doing so easy.
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Don’t Let Your 401(k) Provider Hide the Cost of Your Plan
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By: Eric Droblyen
February 5th 2020
401(k) providers can charge different fees for comparable services and investments. To avoid excessive fees, employers must know the cost of their plan.
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401(k) Testing – Deadlines Employers Should Know
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By: Eric Droblyen
January 22nd 2020
While a professional TPA usually completes 401k testing, employers must understand the deadlines that apply to test corrections and contribution deposits.
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![The SECURE Act of 2019 – An Analysis of Key 401(k) Changes](https://www.employeefiduciary.com/hubfs/The%20SECURE%20Act%20of%202019%20%E2%80%93%20An%20Analysis%20of%20Key%20401%28k%29%20Changes%20.jpg)
The SECURE Act of 2019 – An Analysis of Key 401(k) Changes
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By: Eric Droblyen
January 8th 2020
The SECURE Act of 2019 is the most extensive retirement plan legislation in over a decade. 401k sponsors and participants must understand its key changes.
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