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Student Loan Contribution Programs: The New Way to Recruit and Retain Millennials in Today’s Workplace
As human resource managers begin working on updating their benefits package, it’s important to remember that millennials are quitting their jobs faster than employers can hire them - which is especially problematic considering millennials now make up 50 percent of the workforce.
DOL Issues Temporary Penalty Relief for Annual Reporting Requirements for MEPs
The Department of Labor (DOL) recently reported that in reviewing Form 5500 data for 2018 a significant number of multiple employer plans (MEPs), including MEPs sponsored by professional employer organizations (PEOs), failed to include a complete and accurate list of participating employers with their Form 5500/5500-SF.
What’s an HSA and is it Right for You?
Health savings accounts (HSAs) have grown tremendously in popularity over the past few years. You’ve probably heard of them or maybe your employer offers one. This memo will uncover answers to common questions you may have about HSAs.
Hey Joel - Is it okay to use the same company for my plan’s recordkeeping, 3(38) advisory services, and administration?
Welcome to Hey Joel! This forum answers plan sponsor questions from all over the country by our in-house former practicing ERISA attorney.
Hey Joel - Is it okay to use the same company for my plan’s recordkeeping, 3(38) advisory services, and administration? - Consolidating in California
Will 2019 be the Year of Retirement Reform – The SECURE Act
It has been 13 years since Congress enacted the Pension Protection Act of 2006, the last piece of major legislation affecting retirement plans. Significant provisions affecting retirement plans were included in various versions of President Trump’s tax reform bill enacted in 2017, but Congress ultimately punted, and none of them made it into the final bill.
Growing Interest in Voluntary After-Tax Contributions to 401(k) Plans
Voluntary after-tax contributions are just what it sounds like. These contributions are made in after-tax dollars and the taxes on the earnings are deferred until the year of distribution. Most 401(k) plans do not allow voluntary after-tax contributions because there has been little interest from participants.
Proposed New Program Addresses the Financial Woes of Multiemployer Plans
The House is considering a program of government loans and grants for financially troubled Taft Hartley multiemployer plans. Many multiemployer plans are on the verge of insolvency.
Webinar Replay - SECURE Act, the Retirement Security & Savings Act & ERISA Cyber Security
This webinar will be expertly guided by former practicing ERISA attorney, Tom Bastin. Tom will discuss The SECURE Act, the Retirement Security & Savings Act, ERISA Cyber Security and current litigation.