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ERISA compliance calendar

Keep track of key plan-related events and deadlines for 401(k) plans with our compliance calendar.

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COLA limits

View a summary of the 2021 IRS contribution limits.

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Guidance for mergers and acquisitions

Do you need help planning for the impact of corporate actions on your retirement plans?

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Small plan retirement solutions comparison chart

Compare the many types of retirement plan structures, and get insight from John Hancock on the key features of each plan type.

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November 6, 2020

The impact of COVID-19 on the markets and 401(k) balances as of September

Keith Holden

Keith Holden, Head of Retirement Platform Development & Management, North America John Hancock Retirement

Learn how markets and participants are responding to continued uncertainty.

See how participants have responded

October 13, 2020

Interim final rule on the SECURE Act’s lifetime income illustrations for defined contribution plans

Tami Guimelli, Assistant Vice President and Assistant General Counsel John Hancock Retirement

Robin L. Revzin

Robin L. Revzin, Senior Retirement Specialist John Hancock Retirement

The DOL has issued new lifetime income disclosure rules for defined contribution plans.

Get informed about COVID-19-related scams

October 5, 2020

How to achieve positive flow with 401(k) optimization

Scott Francolini, Head of Strategic Relationship Management and Consulting John Hancock Retirement

Here’s an approach for optimizing the 401(k)s you manage.

Learn about flow and how to achieve it

September 25, 2020

What's a defined contribution plan and how to choose one

Find out which defined contribution plan may be appropriate for your small business.

Get tips on picking the right plan

August 17, 2020

Considerations when evaluating 401(k) net investment fees as an ERISA fiduciary

Make sure your regular fund reviews include exploring alternative share classes.

Find out what you need to know as a fiduciary

June 18, 2020

Evidence-based ideas for a 401(k) plan design upgrade

Lynda Abend

Lynda Abend, Head of Strategy and Transformation John Hancock Retirement

John Hancock’s 401(k) data reveals plan-level progress under way and sets clear direction for future improvements.

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