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Lowering 401(k) Fees – Options for Sponsors and Participants
Lowering 401(k) fees will increase the investment returns of plan participants dollar-for-dollar. Our guide can help plan sponsors and participants do that.
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How to Find & Calculate John Hancock 401(k) Fees
Finding John Hancock 401k fees isn't easy. In this guide, we'll show you average John Hancock fees, then how to find & calculate them in your plan.
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How to “Value” 401(k) Administration Services and Investments
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
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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Don’t Let Your 401(k) Provider Hide the Cost of Your Plan
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) Fees - Rules for Allocating Among Plan Participants
Employers have a fiduciary responsibility to allocate 401(k) fees among plan participants equitably. This job can be easy with some basic education.
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Steps for Reducing the Out-of-Pocket Cost of Retirement
A simple plan can dramatically reduce the cost of retirement for 401(k) participants. Investing knowledge is not required to follow the plan.
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It's Too Easy to Conceal 401k Fees – We Need 408b-2 Reform
Fidelity is being accused of charging excessive, undisclosed 401(k) fees. Other providers obfuscate fees in 408b-2 disclosures. It's time for reform.
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Applying Jack Bogle’s Guiding Principle to 401(k) Provider Fees
Jack Bogle's guiding principle was simple - costs matter. 401(k) participants should apply the same principle to 401(k) provider fees paid by their account.
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Calculating American Funds 401(k) Fees Using Their 408b-2
American Funds is one of the largest 401k providers in the nation. Their 408b-2 fee disclosure is also one of the worst. Here are steps for deciphering it.
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