Viewpoints about 401(k) plan
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Is there relief from partial 401(k) plan termination during the pandemic?
Many businesses have been forced to make some tough decisions because of the pandemic—including laying off or letting go of staff. Normally, if a company lets go of a certain percentage of its active 401(k) participants in a plan year, the IRS can declare its 401(k) plan partially terminated, which triggers full vesting. But because of the COVID-19 relief package passed in December 2020, companies hurt by the economic slowdown may be able to avoid partial termination—if they meet certain requirements.
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What is a CIT?
Collective investment trusts (CITs) are tax-exempt, pooled investment vehicles maintained by a bank or trust company, and they’re available only to ERISA-qualified retirement accounts. They're exempt from many of the regulatory requirements that drive mutual fund expenses, generally giving them a fee advantage over mutual funds. Because costs are an important consideration for you as an ERISA fiduciary, you may want to think about offering CITs in your 401(k) plans.
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Five things you should know about the IRS’s latest 401(k) plan restatement cycle for preapproved plans
Learn about the 401(k) plan restatement process and the document options that are available to plan sponsors.
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In your 20s? How to afford your new life—while saving for retirement
You’ve landed a great job and this awesome thing called a paycheck! You also have student loans and a car loan, and your parents are saying you need to save for retirement. How are you supposed to do all that?
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ERISA and the 401(k) plan: a short history
Knowing the history of ERISA and the 401(k) plan can help you understand your ERISA duties—and execute them effectively.
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What to do with your retirement plan savings when you leave your employer
You have several options for your 401(k) plan when you change jobs or retire, but it's important to be aware of the opportunities and drawbacks of each option.
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Five low-cost tips for your company’s 401(k) plan in 2021
Cost-effective ways to help strengthen your business’s 401(k) plan in 2021
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The impact of COVID-19 on the markets and 401(k) balances as of September
Learn how markets and participants are responding to continued uncertainty.
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Three ways to invest your 401(k) savings
401(k) plans typically offer multiple ways for you to manage the money that you or your company put into your account: You can do it yourself, you can use an asset allocation fund, or you can have a professional do it for you.
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IRS guidance for the CARES Act is worth the wait
Notice 2020-50 clarifies treatment of coronavirus-related distributions (CRDs) and explains increased loan limits and suspension of loan repayments.
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