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401(k) Distribution Rules – Frequently Asked Questions

By: Eric Droblyen
May 31st 2017
401(k) plans have restrictive distribution rules which are tied to your age and employment status. Use our FAQ to understand these rules.
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Acquisition or Merger? Don’t Overlook the Seller’s 401(k) Plan!

By: Eric Droblyen
May 17th 2017
After acquiring a company with a 401(k), there 3 options for the plan - merge it into their own plan, keep it stand-alone, or terminate it.
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DOL Fiduciary Rule: Good for Business But Opposed by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce

By: Eric Droblyen
May 3rd 2017
The employer benefits of the DOL Fiduciary Rule should get more attention. The regulation will lower 401(k) fees, and in turn, reduce fiduciary liability.
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New Comparability 401(k) Plans - Are They Right for Your Small Business?

By: Eric Droblyen
April 19th 2017
Small businesses should consider new comparability profit sharing contributions when 401(k) plan goals include maximizing owner contributions at the lowest cost
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Fee Study of 525 401(k) Financial Advisors – Fiduciary Advice Costs Less!

By: Eric Droblyen
April 5th 2017
To lower their 401k plan liability, small businesses should only hire fiduciary-grade financial advisors. Our study shows their superior care can cost less.
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The Top 4 Lies Told by 401(k) Providers

By: Eric Droblyen
March 22nd 2017
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

By: Eric Droblyen
March 8th 2017
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

By: Eric Droblyen
February 22nd 2017
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

By: Eric Droblyen
February 8th 2017
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

By: Eric Droblyen
January 11th 2017
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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