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Avoid these four common 401(k) nondiscrimination testing mistakes
401(k) nondiscrimination testing must be performed annually to keep your plan compliant, and accurate results are vital. Learn how to avoid four common mistakes.
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Four things to know before applying to grad school
Have you been thinking about attending graduate school? Will an advanced degree help you advance your career? Perhaps the pandemic has caused you to reprioritize your professional goals. Whatever your reasons, there are a few things you should know before starting the application process.
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Who’s an ERISA fiduciary?
If your business sponsors an ERISA-qualified retirement plan such as a 401(k), you may be an ERISA fiduciary. And one of your responsibilities is to monitor the fiduciaries you appoint to help you run your plan, you should know who’s an ERISA fiduciary—and what they do.
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How inflation can affect your 401(k)
Over time, prices tend to go up—which is called inflation. Because of inflation, how much you spend on everyday items changes from year to year, even if what you buy doesn’t. If you want to be able to maintain your standard of living in retirement, you’ll need to account for inflation as you plan how much you should be saving.
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About target-date fund glide paths—a key to asset allocation in a 401(k)
A glide path is the investment blueprint that a target-date funds uses to adjust its investments according to how close the investor is to retirement. Understanding how they work is crucial to being able to make decisions on your plan’s investment lineup. Here are some of the details you need to know.
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Should you choose a target-date or target-risk fund in your 401(k)?
Your 401(k) plan offers several investment options, including target-date funds (TDFs) and target-risk funds (TRFs). Get to know the differences and how you might be able to consider one of these funds to help you save for retirement.
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14 answers you should know about 401(k) eligibility and vesting
Eligibility and vesting among the most profound decisions you make about a 401(k) plan. Based on a thorough review of ERISA regulations, here’s some bite-sized information to help you understand the basics.
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Six myths about retirement plans for small businesses—debunked!
We debunk the myths that keep many small business owners from offering a retirement plan.
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Small business retirement plans—partnering for success
A strong recordkeeper relationship can help give financial professionals a real edge in the small retirement plan market. Here are a few questions to help gauge the strength of your provider partnerships.
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Women and retirement savings—three challenges that hinder success
Unique financial and lifestyle issues hinder women’s efforts to save for retirement. Learn what they are and ways to help close the retirement savings gap.
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