According to the College Board, the cost of a four-year education increased more than 200% (after inflation) from 1988 to 2018. This has placed a tremendous burden on graduates, with national student loan debt now topping a staggering $1.6 trillion.

You may be eligible for a valuable incentive – which could reduce your federal income tax liability – for contributing to your company’s 401(k) or 403(b) plan. You may qualify to receive a Tax Saver’s Credit of up to $1,000 ($2,000 for married couples filing jointly) if you made eligible contributions to an employer sponsored retirement savings plan.

If your plan has not been recently audited, it is likely only a matter of time before the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or the Department of Labor (DOL) comes knocking. If/when you are notified of an audit, early preparation can help streamline the process, keep the investigation narrow, and avoid potential financial penalties and interest.

KerberRose has been named to the National Association of Plan Advisor’s (NAPA) list of the nation’s top defined contribution (DC) Advisor Teams with assets under advisement of $100 Million.

KerberRose is proud to announce Scott Ciullo, CFS, AIFA, Director of KerberRose Retirement Plans, has been named a finalist for the 2022 PLANADVISER Retirement Plan Adviser of the Year Award in the Plan Participant Service category.

Do you spend more time planning your annual vacation than you do thinking about your personal finances? If so, you’re not alone. A lot of people put off financial planning or avoid it altogether.

For many years the investment advisory community has proposed if retirees withdrew their retirement assets at the rate of 4% annually, there is a high probability assets would last to normal life expectancy

Although not legally required by ERISA, a retirement plan committee charter is a very important document for plan governance which may help fiduciaries avoid potential liabilities. Committee Charters are one effective way to “evidence” intent of prudent plan management. Having a charter is a “best practice” all plan sponsors should seriously consider.