Late last year, the Department of Labor’s (DOL) Lost and Found Database came into existence as required by SECURE 2.0.
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You Can Transfer Balances of $1,000 or Less to State Unclaimed Property Funds, But Should You?
Sometimes the timing or content of agency guidance is head-scratching. The Department of Labor’s (DOL) Field Assistance Bulletin (FAB) 2025-01 fits in both categories. The timing is odd as it references reports from 2019 and 2014 to support its current day relevance....
Take Advantage of Forfeiture Relief in 2024 While Avoiding Lawsuits
Forfeiture lawsuits have been in the news a lot lately. It may have you second-guessing what to discuss or do for clients and built-up forfeitures in their retirement plans.
SECURE 2.0 in 2025: Here Comes a Big Plan Design Change (And Be Ready to Help with Small Balances)
Where did 2024 go?! Hard to believe that we are closing in on 2025 and another round of SECURE 2.0 provisions is coming online.
Optimal Plan Design for Using PenChecks Services
You’ve heard us loud and clear. You know that using Automatic Rollover IRA services from PenChecks Trust® can help you and your clients save time and money.
Leveraging Start-Up Tax Credits to Gain Business and Increase Referral Sources
Required minimum distributions (RMDs) may not come up often in retirement plan operations. When they do, it can be a real pain in the administration.
Top 5 Differences Between a 401(k) Plan and a Pension Plan – With a Fashion Twist
Required minimum distributions (RMDs) may not come up often in retirement plan operations. When they do, it can be a real pain in the administration.
Avoid RMD Complexity With Force-Out Distributions at Normal Retirement Age
Required minimum distributions (RMDs) may not come up often in retirement plan operations. When they do, it can be a real pain in the administration.
Prevent Problems by Using Auto Rollover IRAs for Force-Outs Below $1,000
Have you done something for a long time without really thinking about it, and when you finally do you realize you could be doing it better?
SECURE 2.0 in 2024: One Change Lowers Plan Costs, Offsetting Potential Costs of Other Changes
Do your New Year’s resolutions include understanding SECURE 2.0 provisions effective in 2024? You’re in luck! Below is a summary of certain provisions included in SECURE 2.0 that become effective this year.
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