Reducing Financial Stress
When employees are stressed out about their personal finances, a company’s productivity decreases. Employer-sponsored retirement plans are an important part of the solution. Increased Productivity Associated With Retirement Plans Offering a retirement plan takes time…
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Collaborative Effort Underway: $1.9 Billion New Jersey Bridge
Federal and state funds are coming together to replace a 110-year-old railroad bridge in New Jersey. The project is part of the estimated $24-$30 billion Gateway infrastructure initiative that is ultimately needed. Vital Connections The…
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Job Possibilities: Yeah, It’s Tax Season!
Accountants aren’t the only ones busy at tax time. Big and small companies around the country often hire administrative support and tax preparers for the season. Becoming a Tax Preparer Simply put, tax preparers…
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The Future of Retail Shopping
Will we ever enjoy shopping inside stores again? Experts say: yes! Here are predictions that entrepreneurs, shoppers—and anyone eager to get out and about—will appreciate. The Experiential Trend Good news: experts are predicting that post-pandemic,…
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Steering Forward: Get Your Plan Participants Focused
Well, 2021 is here. Now what? Your retirement plan participants will appreciate reminders about nuts and bolts—especially considering some of the regulatory shifts made as COVID-19 emerged last year. Participants In Their 70’s? Whether…
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Up and Coming: What Are You Bidding On?
Contractors in some metro areas are seeing plenty of projects popping up—and anticipating even more. Building Demand In Miami, Buffalo and Chicago Construction Dive reports that in Miami, Buffalo and Chicago, contractors are experiencing “pockets…
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Retirement Planning: Don’t Forget to Ask “Where?”
Retirement planning commonly revolves around “how much” and “when.” An often overlooked question is “where” and it matters a lot. Assumptions, Dreams, and Realities Typically, retirement planning is rooted in making assumptions about the annual…
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A Resolution for Plan Sponsors: High Expectations
Mergers and acquisitions are changing the marketplace of 401(k) plan service providers. Plan sponsors are advised to have high expectations. Expect Robust Products and Services Although the mergers and acquisitions among service providers in the…
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Questions Plan Sponsors Need To Ask
Pop quiz: exactly where in the world is your retirement plan data? Who is it available to—and how do they secure it? Experts stress drilling down on these questions with plan administrators and record keepers…
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