The U.S. Senate and House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill Monday night that provides $600 stimulus payments to individuals, adds $300 to extended weekly unemployment benefits, and provides more than $300 billion in aid for small businesses.

Ten Things to Know about Your Employer’s Retirement Plan

Listen to a replay of our Legal & Regulatory Update for Plan Fiduciary webinar.

A new firm has joined KerberRose Wealth Management, effective December 1, 2020. Scott Ciullo, Inc. dba MI Retirement Guys, LLC in Marquette, MI has merged with KerberRose Wealth Management (KRWM).

Does your plan require an annual audit? If your eligible participant count (including terminated employees who maintain an account balance) exceeds 100 at the beginning of your plan will you be required to conduct a benefit plan audit including financial statements attached to the Form 5500 (the one exception is the *80-120 rule.) The audit is intended to confirm the plan is operating within the guidelines of the plan documents and follows specific Department of Labor and IRS regulations.

Attaining a satisfactory retirement experience is dependent on sufficiency of post retirement income.

Election years, with their uncertainty and increased emotions, cause anxiety for investors.

There are all kinds of “rule of thumb” numbers floating around for how much income you’ll need in retirement, but they are just that — guidelines, not hard and fast rules that will necessarily apply to your particular situation. Budgeting for your retirement is a bit of a guessing game however clarifying your goals and expectations will make it easier.