Viewpoints about 401k plan
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ERISA's actual knowledge requirement says what it means, and means what it says
Learn what the Supreme Court says "actual knowledge" means under ERISA.
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Three questions to ask to get your 401(k) plan on track
Three questions to ask to get your 401(k) plan on track.
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Financial wellness begins with an emergency savings account
Employees who have built up emergency savings are better equipped to contribute to their 401(k) plan, and less likely to tap the plan for loans—and that’s good for both employee financial wellness and overall plan health.
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Taft-Hartley tips: adding a 401(k) plan and its tools
More than 6 in 10 union members are behind in saving for retirement, and it may be because they don’t have all the tools they need. That’s where a 401(k) plan can help.
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What you need to know about the new regulations on 401(k) hardship distributions
On September 23, the IRS published final regulations on hardship distributions in the Federal Register. The following is our summary of the changes that apply to 401(k) plans, as well as John Hancock’s perspective on how to proceed with both the mandatory and optional provisions.
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Reflections on TPA Day and the value of partnership
Reflections on TPA Day and the value of partnership
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The SECURE Act’s intended impact on 401(k) plans
Just before Memorial Day, the U.S. House of Representatives (House) passed the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019 (the SECURE Act) with massive bipartisan support.
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401(k) tips: designing for decumulation
401(k)s are a powerful accumulation tool. But, getting baby-boomer participants to retirement without helping them decumulate puts decades of hard work and saving at risk.
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Managing 401(k) fiduciary risk: plan sponsor best practices
Employer-sponsored retirement plans play a significant role attracting and retaining employees with 401(k) plans leading the pack.
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