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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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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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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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How SECURE 2.0 can help your employees save more for retirement
Many sections of SECURE 2.0 Act are focused on making it easier for people to save for retirement. Get to know the provisions that can help your participants get on a better path to retirement readiness.
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What the DOL's final ESG rule means for plan sponsors
On November 22, 2022, the DOL issued its final ESG rule, confirming that plan sponsors may consider ESG factors when selecting retirement plan investment lineups and exercising shareholder rights, including voting proxies. Find out what’s changed from the prior rules issued in 2020.
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What’s in SECURE 2.0 for small businesses? A lot
SECURE 2.0 just made it easier for small businesses to add a retirement plan. We’ve broken out the key provisions small business owners and their advisors should get to know if they’re considering adding this highly valued benefit.
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What you need to know about SECURE 2.0 right now
We’ve compiled some of the key SECURE 2.0 provisions with the most urgent effective dates that retirement plan professionals should be aware of.
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A SECURE 2.0 summary of provisions, purpose, and timing
SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 was signed into law on December 29, with policy changes that will affect both the administrators of and participants in qualified retirement plans and IRAs. We’ve put together a guide to help you navigate the provisions that may matter most to you.
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SECURE 2.0 Act offers good news for retirement savers
The SECURE 2.0 Act passed on December 29, 2022. It provides new ways that employers, the federal government, and the retirement plan industry can help Americans save more for retirement. Here are a few of the ways it can help you save more.
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Cryptocurrency in 401(k) plans
Over the past few years, individual investors have become increasingly interested in investing in cryptocurrency. As a result, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued Compliance Assistance release No. 2022–01 401(k) Plan Investments in “Cryptocurrencies” (the release) to provide its initial guidance on the matter. It’s important to understand that guidance and how it might apply to your plan.
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