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Every business must guard against the damage and disruption of cybercrime. Those that sponsor retirement plans, like a 401k, are legally obligated to work even harder, both to prevent incidents and to curtail damages after…
Read Moreabout ERISA Cybersecurity Obligations?

Can an employer directly pay for the expenses of a company sponsored retirement plan, and then be reimbursed by the plan? Yes, say ERISA attorneys–as long as certain conditions are very carefully met. It is…
Read Moreabout Plan Expenses: Employer Reimbursements?

Many retirement plan sponsors remain unaware that as ERISA fiduciaries, they are obligated to mitigate cybersecurity risks to the retirement plan. It is dangerous to ignore the intersection of fiduciary and cyber responsibilities, so read…
Read Moreabout Asset Rich But Cybersecurity Poor?

Very! A 401k plan has become an increasingly sought after benefit among workers. Plan sponsorship turns out to be good for business too: sponsoring a 401k plan helps even small businesses attract talented employees, and…
Read Moreabout How Important Is a 401k?

  It’s common practice for retirement plan sponsors to outsource services and support. Doing so is a wise move, since outsourcing frees businesses to focus on their core functions, and brings expertise to the retirement…
Read Moreabout Confused About Outsourcing?

Even as Baby Boomers retire, and un-retire, and as the “great transfer” of their wealth to younger generations unfolds, the oldest members of Gen X are hitting 60 this year, and many hope to retire…
Read Moreabout Gen X: Ready Or Not—Retirement!

  Despite diligence, achieving error-free compliance with regulations for company sponsored retirement plans can be tough. Mistakes and oversights do happen, and proactively addressing them is best practice. Updates made by the Employee Benefits Security…
Read Moreabout Correction In Real Time

  For most savers, the 401k plan represents their largest asset toward ensuring both a secure older age, and the possibility of leaving loved ones with “at least a little something” for their well-being. Needless…
Read Moreabout Clear and Accurate: Beneficiaries?

Driven by a variety of factors, including improved health, shifting attitudes about retirement, and financial necessity, the number of employees aged 65 and older continues to steadily increase. Wise employers are tuning into the trend,…
Read Moreabout Pay Attention: Older Workers