The Frugal Fiduciary Small Business 401(k) Blog
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401(k) Investment Selection – Don’t Let ESG Factors Distract You
By: Brian Furgala
June 20th 2023
Fiduciaries should be focusing on relevant risk-return factors, including investment fees, in evaluating 401(k) investment options and not be distracted by ESG factors.
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401(k) Forfeitures: How and When They Must Be Used
By: Brian Furgala
June 6th 2023
A forfeiture is the non-vested portion of a 401(k) account when certain events occur. We summarize how and when 401(k) plans must use forfeitures based on IRS rules.
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New 401(k) Audit Rule for Form 5500 is Good News for Small Businesses
By: Brian Furgala
May 23rd 2023
Recent Form 5500 changes will subject fewer small business 401(k) plans to an independent qualified public accountant audit.
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401(k) In-Service Distributions – New SECURE 2.0 Options
By: Brian Furgala
April 25th 2023
Discover how SECURE 2.0 expands 401(k) in-service distribution options for emergencies, terminal illness, domestic abuse victims, and long-term care premiums.
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401(k) Required Minimum Distributions – What You Need to Know
By: Brian Furgala
March 28th 2023
Failing to take required minimum distributions from your 401(k) can result in tax penalties. Understanding the RMD rules can keep you safe.
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Automatic Enrollment – Is It Right for Your Small Business 401(k) Plan?
By: Brian Furgala
March 14th 2023
Learn the 3 options of automatic enrollment in a 401(k) plan and decide which is right for your business. Plus, read the latest changes from SECURE 2.0.
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Small Business 401(k) Tax Credits – SECURE 2.0 Updates
By: Brian Furgala
February 28th 2023
Discover three small business 401(k) tax credits that can help lower the out-of-pocket cost of starting a small business retirement plan. Plus, read the latest changes due to SECURE 2.0.
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Three Features of a FIRE-Inspired 401(k) Plan
By: Eric Droblyen
February 14th 2023
Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) is a financial movement defined by frugality. A FIRE-inspired 401(k) plan can help any worker retire years sooner.
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SECURE 2.0 – My Top 5 401(k) Related Provisions
By: Eric Droblyen
January 31st 2023
SECURE 2.0 makes sweeping 401(k) plan changes. My top five provisions will grow retirement savings the most. Banning hidden fees would help even more.
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SECURE Act 2.0 – A Summary of the Major 401(k) Provisions
By: Eric Droblyen
January 17th 2023
SECURE Act 2.0 makes sweeping changes to 401(k) plans. Employers should understand the most significant provisions to prepare their 401(k) plan for them.
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