How do you help your employees resist the “urge to splurge” and prioritize saving for retirement instead? It certainly seems like a tall order, given that it runs counter to tenets of fundamental human psychology. But what if the answer could be as simple as a little well-timed gratitude? Find out more.
A recent IRS Issue Snapshot affirms a retirement plan participant loan is a legally enforceable agreement and terms of the loan agreement must comply with Internal Revenue Code (IRC Section 72(p)(2) and Treasury Regulation Section 1.72(p)-1). The terms of the loan agreement must be explicit in writing or deliverable electronically, and a loan in default is considered to be a deemed distribution. Learn more.
In April 2021, the Department of Labor issued its first guidance on cybersecurity for plan sponsors, service providers, and participants. It did so at the behest of the Government Office of Accountability (GAO). That agency has been pushing the Department to identify minimum standards for mitigating cybersecurity risks in benefit plans. Learn more about the minimum standards for plan fiduciaries and service providers in mitigating cyber threats.
Here we discuss the need for up-to-date beneficiary designations. As a fiduciary best practice, we encourage beneficiary designations to be captured electronically. Learn more.
In August 2021, the Department of Labor submitted new proposed ESG rules to the White House's Office of Management and Budget — the last step before publishing regulations. The proposed rules should be published before the end of this year. Learn more.
We know a strong retirement savings strategy is critical for all working Americans. But why are there two classes of retirement plans and how are they different? Learn more.
