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Options to Correct a Failed ADP/ACP Test

By: Eric Droblyen
September 24th 2024
If you’re a business owner, understanding your options for correcting a failed ADP/ACP test can help you mitigate the consequences - or avoid them altogether.
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A Guide to Small Businesses Retirement Plan Options for Owners

By: Eric Droblyen
September 10th 2024
Our guide breaks down the most popular retirement plan options for small businesses, including their pros and cons, to help business owners pick the right plan.
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Solo 401(k) Plans – How to Maximize their Benefits

By: Eric Droblyen
August 27th 2024
A solo 401(k) plan can only cover business owners and their spouses. Understanding their rules and options can help a business owner maximize their benefit.
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401(k) Document Retention Rules Made Simple

By: Eric Droblyen
August 13th 2024
Meeting ERISA document retention standards can help employers defend 401(k) plan challenges. Organizing the necessary records in 3 files can make the job easy.
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401(k) Amendment Rules – A Guide for Employers

By: Eric Droblyen
July 30th 2024
The Internal Revenue Service has strict rules for amending 401(k) plan documents. To stay out of trouble, employers should understand some amendment basics.
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Understanding ERISA 404(c): Importance, Compliance, and the Role of QDIAs

By: Eric Droblyen
July 15th 2024
ERISA 404(c) protects employers from liability for investment losses resulting from 401(k) participant decision-making. Compliance is easy.
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401(k) Participant Disclosures - What Employers Need to Know

By: Eric Droblyen
July 2nd 2024
401(k) plans have complicated participant disclosure rules. However, an employer’s role in meeting these requirements is basic when a qualified 401k provider is used.
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401(k) Matching Contributions – What Retirement Savers Need to Know

By: Eric Droblyen
June 17th 2024
In this article, we will explore the mechanics of 401(k) matching contributions, their importance, and strategies to maximize their benefits.
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401(k) Rollovers – FAQs for Retirement Investors

By: Eric Droblyen
June 5th 2024
Rolling retirement savings from a low-cost 401(k) plan to an overpriced plan or IRA today can cost an investor dearly in retirement. Our FAQ can help you make an informed rollover decision.
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401(k) Advisor Fee Study: How Much Fiduciary Advice Lowers Plan Costs

By: Eric Droblyen
May 21st 2024
Our fee study of 1,109 401(k) financial advisors shows how much fiduciary-grade investment advice can lower the total cost of a 401(k) plan vs. national averages.
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