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Cyber for Plan Sponsors 08.25.2021

Flawed Retirement Plans?

Experts observe that during the pandemic, participants started asking more questions about investment plans and fees, ultimately pointing to flaws that hinder retirement savings to thrive. Now, a swell of new ERISA lawsuits are advancing…
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Flawed Retirement Plans?
Cyber for Plan Sponsors 08.25.2021

Gen Z: Most Ready To Retire?

New research shows that 70% of workers between the ages of 18 and 23 are saving for retirement. Though their account balances are modest, pension experts observe that this is a promising trend, given that…
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Gen Z: Most Ready To Retire?
Cyber for Plan Sponsors 08.19.2021

Plan Fees?

  Hefty plan fees are often the central issue in the rising tide of 401k lawsuits. There were a record number of 401k lawsuits in 2020 and business experts anticipate litigation will advance at a…
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Plan Fees?
ERISA 08.19.2021

Fiduciaries Accused of Breaching Duties

  As the swell of ERISA lawsuits continues, court rulings serve as reminders to all plan fiduciaries to actively and continuously monitor and control investment costs.  The  precedents set in large settlements are opening the…
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Fiduciaries Accused of Breaching Duties
ERISA 08.13.2021

Plan Design for Shifting Times

With small businesses across the country contracting or expanding in sync with the challenges and opportunities at hand, retirement plan sponsors are encouraged to customize the plan to meet current needs. Experts provide examples of…
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Plan Design for Shifting Times
ERISA 08.13.2021

Retirement Plan Fundamentals

Small businesses are confronting tight hiring markets as they strive to recover from the pandemic’s economic impact. Offering a retirement plan can be a competitive advantage. Here is guidance and cautionary advice for business owners…
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Retirement Plan Fundamentals
Cyber for Plan Sponsors 08.04.2021

Small Biz? Cyber Security Tips

  Small businesses juggle so many challenges and opportunities in the forge forward. Given tight resources, it is tempting to think that cyber breaches won’t happen “to us.” Of course that’s not a real risk…
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Small Biz? Cyber Security Tips
ERISA 08.04.2021

Error Reduction? Tips for Plan Sponsors

Surveys indicate that about 70% of plan sponsors have been using the same record keeper for 5-7 years. Given the changes and possibilities in the field, it might be time to explore current offerings. Cybersecurity?…
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Error Reduction? Tips for Plan Sponsors
Cyber for Plan Sponsors 07.30.2021

Impacting Retirement: Pay Inequity

Data shows that the gender wage gap continues, with women earning less then men. A new study illustrates how that gap impacts retirement possibilities for women. Some public officials hope new legislation can create shifts….
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Impacting Retirement: Pay Inequity