Viewpoints from John Hancock Retirement
As one of America’s most trusted financial brands, we believe everyone deserves the tools and guidance to achieve financial wellness and retire with confidence. We’ve made retirement plans work for nearly 50 years, and today we’re one of the largest full-service providers in the industry.
At John Hancock, we make retirement plans work.
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What are the long-term part-time rules under SECURE and SECURE 2.0?
The SECURE Act of 2019 contains a provision regarding long-term part-time employees that plans will need to consider this year, and the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 modified the rule. We’ll help you sort through what it all means for your plan.
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Five reasons to partner with a TPA
If you’re a financial professional in pursuit of retirement plan business, it may be time to consider a new type of partnership arrangement. Because TPAs play a key crucial role in the success of their clients' retirement programs, they're also well-positioned to help you build your practice.
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What are some best practices for ERISA retirement plan fiduciaries?
The rules for retirement plan fiduciaries are set out by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). We’ve outlined some key best practices to help fiduciaries navigate their plan governance, investments, operations, and other duties.
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IRS issues guidance on SECURE 2.0 EPCRS self-correction program expansion
The IRS has expanded the list of plan errors that qualify for its EPCRS self-correction program, as directed by the SECURE 2.0 Act. Find out what they are.
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Livening up participant education with social media-like ideas
How can plan sponsors win younger participants’ attention while making sure they get the guidance they need to make decisions? One approach is to tap into the techniques social media influencers use to make their content so appealing. Here are tips to help you do just that.
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SECURE 2.0 tax credits: a way to compete with state retirement plans
Find out how the SECURE 2.0 tax credits can help financial professionals overcome the cost advantage of state-facilitated retirement plans and open doors in the small plan market.
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Deepen relationships by helping plan sponsors tackle participants’ financial stress
Financial stress is on the rise, and participants are looking to their employers for help. Find out what you can do to help plan sponsors meet this need and demonstrate your value in the process.
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What’s in SECURE 2.0 for defined benefit plans?
Despite the popularity of defined contribution (DC) plans, many employers, especially government agencies, still offer defined benefit (DB) plans. Learn about the DB provisions Congress included in SECURE 2.0.
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Three reasons employers should help workers manage their financial stress
Financial stress isn’t just a personal issue. It’s a business issue that can potentially cost employers thousands of dollars every year. Find out how.
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Helping workers manage four areas of financial stress
Workers’ financial stress increased in 2022, and they want help getting their finances under control. Find out four of their top concerns and what plan sponsors can do to help workers keep their financial lives on track.
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