Protection of 401k plan participant balances against theft has become a major concern for all employer plan sponsors. What do plan sponsors need to do to meet 401k cybersecurity challenges? Read on to find out.
A recent survey found that 77% of millennials said socially responsible investing (SRI) factors — environmental, social and governance (ESG) — were the most important item they consider when making an investment decision.
Guess what, the best performing U.S. stock mutual funds in 2020 were actively managed. As employers consider what they should stress this year in their employee education sessions, they may wish to keep this trend in mind.
It is puzzling to many why U.S. equity markets continue to set record highs. Following are some thoughts on why this is happening.
Do you know the difference between 3(21) vs. 3(38) ERISA fiduciaries – and which is the right one to hire? Outlined below are the differences and my thoughts on which version of fiduciary adviser each type of plan sponsor should hire.
Among the finance-related proposals emerging in the presidential campaign, candidate Joe Biden has suggested various changes to America’s 401k retirement programs. He may wish to evaluate the 401k improvements listed below that I am suggesting based on my more than 30 years of working with hundreds of 401k plans.
Outlined in this post are two examples of 401k fraud litigation, followed by steps plan sponsors and employees can take to protect against 401k fraud.
Are 401k plans still an efficient way to save for retirement? Yes, I believe they are more relevant than ever. Here’s why.
The world has changed as a result of COVID-19, and many things will never be the same. Your 401k plan needs to evolve to better fit the new relationship you have with your employees. Following are five 401k updates you should consider making to your plan in response to COVID-19.
If you offer a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) to your employees, all of your executives should max out their contributions to their health savings accounts (HSAs) every year. Read on to learn why this is becoming one of the most important executive benefits.