Viewpoints about Defined contribution plan
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IRS contribution limits for 2023—helping you save more in your 401(k)
These days, inflation is probably a consideration when trying to anticipate your income needs in retirement. Fortunately, you’ll be able to save more in your retirement accounts in 2023 than ever before, helping you meet your retirement savings goals.
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Rebalancing your retirement account to help manage risk
When you join your employer’s retirement plan, you choose which funds to invest your money in. But how do you ensure your money continues to be invested the way you want? Rebalancing your account from time to time can help you stick to your investment strategy.
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What’s a cash balance plan, and is it right for my business?
Pairing your 401(k) with a cash balance plan can help your executives and key employees maximize their retirement savings. Learn how cash balance pension plans work and factors to consider to help you decide if this approach may be right for your business.
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ESG funds' place in the retirement plan investment lineup
As workers learn about the potential advantages of socially responsible investing, sponsors of workplace retirement plans have begun to offer these options. As part of our "State of the participant 2022" report, we looked at the status of stand-alone ESG funds among the DC plans that John Hancock recordkeeps.
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A framework for designing 401(k) plans to support M&A deals
Mergers and acquisitions can create significant retirement plan changes for the entities and employees involved. This four-step framework provides retirement plan consultants a good starting point for steering your clients through these critical transitions.
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403(b) vs. 401(k) vs. 457(b)—what's the difference?
If you’ve changed jobs during your career, chances are you’ve participated in a few employer-sponsored retirement plans. If you have an account with more than one of these plans, it’ll help to know what the differences are and your options for managing them when you leave your employer.
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How to take a Taft-Hartley plan from trustee to member directed
Member-directed Taft-Hartley DC plans offer members more investment autonomy and plan sponsors potentially less fiduciary risk. If you’re thinking of making the change from a trustee-directed DC plan to a member-directed one, you’ll likely need to start by adopting a daily valued plan design.
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What's a defined contribution plan and how to choose one
Find out which defined contribution plan may be appropriate for your small business.
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