Viewpoints about Retirement plan
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Eight things to know about joining your 401(k)
Know these items when joining a retirement plan: eligibility requirements, contribution limits, combining accounts, Roth access, matching contributions, vesting schedules, investments, and withdrawals.
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Beefing up your TPA business: four ingredients
Learn about four key ingredients to help strengthen your relationships, build your network, and, ultimately, grow your business.
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Considering SIMPLE IRAs, SIMPLE 401(k) plans, or SEPs? What to know
Learn the advantages and disadvantages of three retirement plan types designed for small businesses: SIMPLE IRAs, SIMPLE 401(k) plans, and SEPs.
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Get to know the SPARK Institute's cybersecurity best practices
Because cybercriminals continue to target retirement assets, the SPARK Institute created a helpful guide to cybersecurity. We cover the key components to help recordkeepers document and communicate their protocols to defend against cybercriminals.
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Social Security payments and inflation—what to do if one doesn’t keep up with the other
To help recipients keep up with rising costs, Social Security cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) are made annually using a formula legislated by Congress that factors in changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). But, COLAs don't always keep up with inflation.
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Solve a retirement plan problem to win over prospects
Growing your financial advisory business requires finding qualified prospects. To turn prospects into clients, try to find a catalyst—a solution to a problem they’re experiencing. Learn how to identify deficiencies in a retirement plan, turn them into strengths, and showcase your value.
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What can you do with an inherited retirement account?
Inheriting a retirement account from an IRA owner or someone with a qualified retirement account comes with quite a few confusing rules to follow. Learn which rules apply to you, so you can make an informed decision about what to do with your inheritance.
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How to use appendices in your retirement plan service agreement
Running an employer-sponsored retirement plan can be complex. Determining who’s responsible for what can be challenging. A thoughtful service agreement between yourself—the financial professional—and your plan sponsor client is critical to establishing your role.
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What taxes do you pay on investments in your retirement accounts?
How you choose to save for retirement determines whether your money will be taxed now or later. Learn what taxes you may pay on investments in your 401(k), IRA, and personal savings.
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How to get your retirement savings on track
Are you wondering if you should start putting money aside for retirement or if you’re saving enough? It's never too soon to start planning for your retirement. Here are some benefits of saving for retirement and strategies to help keep you on track.
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