The Frugal Fiduciary Small Business 401(k) Blog
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The 401(k) Form 5500 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
By: Eric Droblyen
March 7th 2018
The Form 5500 discloses 401(k) plan information to the Federal government and plan participants. Employers must understand their plan's filing requirements.
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401(k) Plan Compensation – What Employers Need to Know
By: Eric Droblyen
February 21st 2018
A 401k plan can require multiple definitions of employee compensation. To keep their plan in legal compliance, employers must understand all of them.
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401(k) Admin Fees – The Benefits to Business Owners That Pay Them
By: Eric Droblyen
January 24th 2018
Small business owners earn four valuable benefits when they pay their 401k administration fees from a corporate bank account instead of plan assets.
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Are Profit Sharing Contributions Right for Your 401(k) Plan?
By: Eric Droblyen
January 10th 2018
Pro rata, permitted disparity, and new comparability are types of 401k profit sharing contributions. Employers should know if they’re right for their plan.
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The Top Ten Frugal Fiduciary 401(k) Blogs of 2017
By: Eric Droblyen
December 27th 2017
Our top 10 blogs for 2017 are must-reads for small business 401k sponsors and participants. They cover retirement plan features, fees and 401k providers.
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Why Multiple Employer 401(k) Plans are Obsolete Today
By: Eric Droblyen
December 13th 2017
Supporters of Multiple Employer Plans (MEPs) claim these 401ks lower plan fees and fiduciary liability for small businesses. Neither claim is true.
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Worried Your 401(k) Pays Hidden Fees? Answer 2 Questions to Find Out
By: Eric Droblyen
November 29th 2017
Employers have a fiduciary responsibility to pay only reasonable fees from 401k plan assets. Avoid hidden 401k fees to make this job as easy as possible.
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3-Step Guide for Employers to Select and Monitor 401(k) Index Funds
By: Eric Droblyen
November 1st 2017
Index funds make it possible for 401(k) plan sponsors to replace an Investment Policy Statement (IPS) with a 3-step fund selection and monitoring process.
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Top 10 401(k) Mistakes Found in the IRS Voluntary Compliance Program
By: Eric Droblyen
October 18th 2017
Severe consequences can result when a 401(k) plan fails to meet one or more of the plan qualification requirements – including IRS penalties for the employer.
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401(k) Cybercrime – Key to Keeping a Plan Safe Is Not Delegating Fiduciary Responsibilities
By: Eric Droblyen
September 20th 2017
Some employers delegate fiduciary roles that approve cash disbursements to their 401(k) provider, which can make a 401(k) plan more vulnerable to cybertheft.
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