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  Born between 1997 and 2012, members of Gen Z are the first generation to have grown up with smart phones and social media embedded in their lives. They are generally thought to be financially…
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  Some of us may be unorganized in our approach to the management of personal finances—and that is no one’s business but our own. However, when it comes to serving as a retirement plan sponsor,…
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  What’s 12.5% of 60 million? A lot—and that’s the approximate number of retirement plan participants who have outstanding loans against their savings. ERISA experts point out that “a lot” also represents the administrative errors…
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  While it is important for everyone to have a plan for aging, those embarking on the journey alone—sojourners—arguably need to be the most proactive about putting plans in place. Perhaps the most challenging aspect…
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  Although executors are designated when a Last Will and Testament is created, they do not officially undertake their duties until appointed at the onset of probate proceedings. In some states, including New Jersey, probate…
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  With workers reporting heightened fears about not having enough income to retire, plan sponsors are becoming increasingly active with retirement plan design. Specifically, a new survey by PGIM finds that plan sponsors are educating…
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  So far, 2023 has not been a great ride for plan sponsors: litigation and compliance issues are up—and participant confidence in retirement is down. A first quarter analysis points to a variety of challenges…
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  Because they can be customized based on circumstances and personal preferences, including a desire for privacy, trusts are very handy in estate planning. The legal underpinnings of all trusts are similar, but the variations…
Read Moreabout Secrecy and Practicality Too: Trust Types

  When divorce interrupts life, there’s a lot to be resolved, which can be overwhelming. Nonetheless, attorneys remind us not to overlook estate plans, whether they have been fully detailed or partially formed. Documents, named…
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