Viewpoints about Plan design
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14 answers you should know about 401(k) eligibility and vesting
Eligibility and vesting among the most profound decisions you make about a 401(k) plan. Based on a thorough review of ERISA regulations, here’s some bite-sized information to help you understand the basics.
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Three steps to help you create a competitive retirement plan
Wondering how to sway workers to join and stay with your company? Follow three steps to help create a 401(k) that can attract and retain a strong workforce.
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401(k) plan design: deciding who’s eligible
Employer-sponsored retirement plans play a significant role in attracting and retaining employees, with 401(k) plans leading the pack.
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Navigating SECURE 2.0 mandatory auto-enrollment
SECURE 2.0's mandatory auto-enrollment mandate took effect on January 1, 2025. Here's what plan sponsors need to know about the new rules.
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DOL issues final amendments to the Voluntary Fiduciary Correction Program
The EBSA issued final amendments to the Voluntary Fiduciary Correction Program and Prohibited Transaction Exemption that are effective on March 17, 2025. Learn about the enhancements.
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The importance of offering 401(k) loans with guardrails
Offering 401(k) loans with guardrails can help encourage responsible borrowing. Learn how to create a loan policy that provides access while helping participants keep their savings on track.
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Building a bridge to span decades of retirement
See what John Hancock Retirement CEO Wayne Park has to say about building financial resilience amid growing longevity, citing results from our tenth annual survey.
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Stretch match 401(k) design: motivating participants to save more
Stretch match 401(k) contributions can encourage participants to save more for retirement. Learn the basics of this plan design option and factors to consider.
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How we can make retirement plans better
CEO Wayne Park reflects on the retirement plan industry's mission and the three jobs we need to accomplish to help us achieve that mission.
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Four key questions at the heart of a Taft-Hartley DC plan strategy
If you were to start a defined contribution (DC) plan for union members, where would you begin? A Taft-Hartley DC plan’s structure is driven by its strategy. And this strategy comes down to the answers to a few fundamental questions, including these.
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