December - 2019

SECURE Act and What 401(k) Plan Sponsors Need to Know

On 23 December, one of the largest changing legislative acts to impact America’s retirement system was signed into effect. The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act – or SECURE Act – has many updates and modifications that seek to enhance retirement security activities. The Act strives to addresses challenges that small business owners face including helping your employees better understand their workplace savings plans, encouraging employees to save more

[Video] 3 Trends to Help Strengthen Your Workforce’s Retirement Savings

As your business grows and evolves, it is important to stay in the know on how to offer better workplace benefits that help recruit, reward, and retain your top employee talent. All the while, nudge your employees to save towards a confident retirement! There are three trends that we feel can help strengthen your workforce. Watch our short two-minute video to learn more!

[Participant Infographic] 3 Tips to Tackle Debt and Help Brighten Your Financial Future

In America, most people have debt and as an employer and plan sponsor, it’s helpful to provide resources that encourage your employees to pay down their debt. Download our participant infographic “3 Tips to Tackle Debt and Help Brighten Your Financial Future” and share it with your employees! DOWNLOAD THE INFOGRAPHIC >>

What are Corrective Distributions and How to Avoid Them Going Forward

Tests – the word alone is enough to make the most studious of us sweat. When placed in the context of 401(k) plans, i.e. determining whether your plan passes non-discrimination tests, anxiety levels can go through the roof! This article will take a brief look at ways to correct a failed “ADP” test, the non-discrimination test mandated by the Internal Revenue Code to determine whether 401(k) elective deferrals unfairly favor highly-compensated employees and use corrective dis