New York State employers who do not sponsor their own retirement plans will soon be required to automatically enroll their employees in the New York State Managed Savings Plan. Lawmakers originally created New York State’s Secure Choice Savings Program in 2018 as a voluntary retirement savings program, allowing private sectorRead More →
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As the end of 2021 approaches, now is a good time to review the upcoming end-of-year plan amendment deadlines for pension plans. Employers are expected to review their plans with their suppliers and advisers to determine if any changes to the plan need to be adopted by the end ofRead More →
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No one likes sudden changes. We like to get used to things – transition over time. Yet we speak of retirement as an event. One day you work hard; the next day you are retired. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could retire gradually? With planning, you can. Retire onRead More →
gradyreese / Getty Images For most Americans, retirement usually seems like a distant goal. However, as soon as we hit 50s, retirement can suddenly feel like it’s coming faster than a freight train. If your retirement nest egg isn’t quite where you want it at age 50, there are aRead More →
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A retirement plan is for retirement, not asset protection getty I first wrote about California’s private retirement plans about seven years ago in my article, The California Private Retirement Plan: Separating Fact From Fiction (12/28/2015). This article predicted the misuse of private pension plans as asset protection vehicles, and thatRead More →
A group settlement of $ 3.9 million on brokerage fees from the Mercy Health Corp. pension plan. The settlement asks the court to issue a preliminary injunction prohibiting the class members and their agents from asserting any claims related to the settlement agreement against the defendants in any other litigation,Read More →
A federal judge has approved a $5.4 million settlement between Transamerica and its current and former employees who accused the company of offering several underperforming investments in its employee retirement plan. The money will be split among approximately 24,000 people based on how long they have been invested in theRead More →
© Shutterstock.com When it comes to saving for retirement, the sooner you can start, the better. While you can still meet your retirement savings goal if you start later in life, it will cost you a lot more in terms of contributions than if you start early. But beyond theRead More →
The current wave of legislative changes in the UK to pension rules are driving up costs and discouraging individuals from becoming trustees, the British Association of Consulting Actuaries warned on Monday. According to a survey by the association, 76% of UK employers expect their plan administrators to consider quitting. AlmostRead More →
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getty Having a stack of cash on hand can sometimes lure you into a jungle that is best not to enter. The problem is, sooner or later you’re going to look at your retirement savings account and find that you’ve got a big pile of money. Then you are goingRead More →
The New York Times reports that Gerald Migdol, 71, was arrested and brought to justice on Friday on federal charges of wire fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, and is at risk up to 20 years in prison. He pleaded not guilty to the charges. ARead More →
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Daphné and Michel.Tijana Martin / The Globe and Mail With a house in Toronto and a government pension, Daphne feels comfortable – so comfortable that she plans to pack her over $ 100,000-a-year job in a few years and retire. She and her partner Michael would sell their house inRead More →
The United States House of Representatives Committee on Education and Labor voted unanimously to advance legislation introduced earlier this month that would improve access to pensions for employees and alleviate the administrative burdens of the schemes for employers. The Retirement Improvement and Savings Improvement Act (RISE) (HR 5891) was introducedRead More →
Almost all dermatology practices use Qualified Pension Plans (QRP), including 401 (k) plans and profit sharing, defined benefit and hybrid plans. As part of our diagnostic work for clients, we often review such plans. Based on our experience, we have identified several pitfalls that cost the practice more or subjectRead More →
The Internal Revenue Service announced dollar limits for pensions and other benefits, effective January 1, 2021. Some of the limits are listed below. LIMITATION AMOUNT 2021 AMOUNT 2022 Maximum annual compensation taken into account to determine benefits or contributions to an eligible plan $ 290,000 $ 305,000 Basic Limit ofRead More →
BALTIMORE, November 16, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Transamerica and FuturePlan by Ascensus today launched an innovative new group plan retirement solution called FuturePlan GPS (Group Plan Solution). FuturePlan GPS makes it easier for employers to sponsor a pension plan by reducing tedious administrative burdens and mitigating fiduciary risk. WithRead More →
As your parents get older, it’s inevitable that you need to get more involved in their affairs. Since very few South Africans are in a position to retire, your parents’ retirement plan may be of concern to you, especially if it is likely that you will need to provide themRead More →
Saturday 13 November 2021 A regulation recently proposed by the Ministry of Labor entitled “Prudence and loyalty in the selection of plan investments and the exercise of shareholder rights” (the “Proposal”) Discusses the duties of pension plan trustees when considering economically targeted investments, that is, investments that take into accountRead More →
An image of a woman’s hands holding a piggy bank. Getty Images. As the eldest daughter of immigrant parents, I knew from a young age that I would be partly responsible for taking care of my parents, financially, in retirement. My parents each had two jobs to support their children,Read More →
An image of a woman’s hands holding a piggy bank. Getty Images. As the eldest daughter of immigrant parents, I knew from an early age that I would be partly responsible for taking care of my parents, financially, in retirement. My parents each had two jobs to support their children,Read More →
1 About four in ten Hispanic adults (43%) say they have used money in a savings or retirement account to pay their bills since the start of the coronavirus epidemic, compared with 29% of white adults and 33% Asian adults (The Pew Research Center, September 24, 2020). 2 Main reportsRead More →
When preparing for retirement, it’s crucial to consider how your spending habits will change as a senior. This will allow you to make a more accurate assessment of the size of your nest egg. Unfortunately, far too many future retirees end up underestimating how much they’ll need for one ofRead More →
Did you know that once you reach a certain age (72), the IRS requires you to withdraw money from most of your conventional IRA retirement plans – if you don’t already done ? It’s true. so called “Required Minimum Distributions (RMD)” don’t let yourself keep money in your Individual RetirementRead More →
Employees who want to put more money aside for their 401 (k) plans in 2022 should be prepared to do so. The IRS recently announced numerous increases to the pension plan, putting your year-end preparation into high gear. The 401 (k) plan salary deferral limit will reach $ 20,500. TheRead More →
The Internal Revenue Service announced cost-of-living adjustments in 2022 to dollar limits for qualifying pension plans and other benefits, and the Social Security Administration announced its own cost-of-living adjustments for 2022. Most dollar limits, including the optional deferral contribution limit for the 401 (k), 403 (b) and 457 (b) plans,Read More →
New set of target dates supports growing demand for active equity management from advisors and builds on the success of the MyCompass Index, which has reached over $ 2 billion in plan assets since 2019 Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA), today announced the launch of MyCompass American Funds, the latestRead More →
New set of target dates supports growing demand for active equity management from advisors and builds on the success of the MyCompass Index, which has reached over $ 2 billion in plan assets since 2019 WINDSOR, Connecticut, November 9, 2021– (COMMERCIAL THREAD) – Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA), today announcedRead More →
Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA), today announced the launch of MyCompass American Funds, the latest addition to Voya’s line of Target Date Fund (TDF) solutions for plan sponsors. Now available to all Voya pension plan clients, MyCompass American Funds offers a set of target dates for collective investment trusts (CITs)Read More →
NOT ovak Djokovic has revealed his intention to become a coach when he retires from his prestigious playing career on the tennis court. Although Djokovic doesn’t plan to hang up his racquet anytime soon, he describes it as “logical” to help the next generation get by. He told reporters: “IRead More →
TThe IRS has announced contribution and benefit limits for qualified pension plans for 2022. Contribution limit for employees participating in 401 (k), 403 (b) and most 457 plans, as well as the federal government savings plan will increase to $ 20,500, from 19,500 $ in 2021. The catch-up contribution limitRead More →
Today, the IRS announced in Notice 2021-61 cost of living adjustments affecting dollar limits for pension plans and other retirement-related items for tax year 2022 under the Internal Revenue Code. Almost all of the limits have increased this year, reflecting changes in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban ConsumersRead More →
More employees will have access to retirement savings through Betterment’s 401 (k) plans, thanks to the rapid growth the online wealth advisor has seen in this part of their business. The company’s 401 (k) business, Betterment for Business, saw a 370% increase in retirement plan adoption year over year. InRead More →
Welcome to Ask an Adviser, EBN’s new weekly column in which benefit brokers and advisers answer (anonymous) questions sent by our readers. Looking for expert advice? Please submit your questions to askanadviser@arizent.com. This week, we asked Amy Ouellette, Senior Vice President of Retirement Services at Vestwell, to comment on theRead More →
By Stacy Miller, CFP Embarking on the journey of entrepreneurship and small business ownership can be frightening. You often give up the security of a regular income and benefits in the hope of a fulfilling, flexible and successful new career. Some potential and new entrepreneurs overlook the long-term effects ofRead More →
Did you know that Social Security only pays the average senior $1,565 a month? I was surprised to learn years ago that these benefits are not as generous as I would have expected. In fact, it’s important to save for retirement throughout your working years to supplement your Social SecurityRead More →
Editorial Note: Forbes Advisor may earn a commission on sales made from partner links on this page, but this does not affect the opinions or ratings of our editors. Next year you can pocket an additional $ 1,000 in your 401 (k). Annual individual contribution limits for the 401 (k)Read More →
The news that Empower Retirement is buying the pension business of Prudential Financial Inc. for $ 3.5 billion is the latest indication that consolidation in the pension financial services industry shows no signs of slowing down. As a result, employers who sponsor 401 (k) or similar plans may have fewerRead More →
Dental office owners and other employers who have 5 to 50 employees and do not have a retirement plan in place will be required by state law to register their employees with CalSavers by June 30, 2022. CalSavers is a Roth IRA voluntary retirement savings program. for California workers whoRead More →
INDIANAPOLIS, November 2, 2021 / PRNewswire / – OneAmerica® today unveiled OneConnectSM, a pension plan solution that facilitates administration and retains the independence of companies seeking to grow through a mutualized or multi-employer approach. OneConnect offers flexible plan design and simplified fiduciary oversight. OneConnect by OneAmerica offers many of theRead More →
Abstract Our Benefits and Executive Compensation group reminds plan sponsors to prepare for the IRS 2021 year-end changes and offers year-end measures. Qualified modifications Changes under the SECURE Act, CARES Act and hardship regulations Considerations for Safe Haven Plans This notice reminds sponsors of eligible pension plans of the upcomingRead More →
The rules for hardship withdrawals from 401(k) and 403(b) plan participants have changed since the passage of the 2018 Bipartisan Budget Act and subsequent IRS regulations, and the agency has updated its “Issue Snapshot – Hardship Distributions from 401(k) Plans” to reflect these changes. The bill called on the SecretaryRead More →
OneConnect by OneAmerica offers many of the benefits of group retirement plans, but with greater simplicity. Tweet this The passage of the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) law included a provision authorizing the creation of common employer plans (PEP) to replace the traditional single plan sponsor withRead More →
CCJ Innovators profiles the carriers and fleets that have found innovative ways to overcome the challenges of trucking. If you know of a carrier that’s been innovative, contact CCJ Editor-in-Chief Jason Cannon at jasoncannon@randallreilly.com or 800-633-5953. Income is on the rise. Driver wages are on the rise. Prices are onRead More →