Nov 19, 2019
Being the bearer of bad news isn’t fun. When the third-party administration firm relays that aspects of the annual compliance testing have failed causing many of the company’s executives to receive taxable distributions from the plan, it isn’t a great day for the HR manager. The administrator explains that the regulations require testing to...Nov 19, 2019
IRS Announces Limits for 2020: The IRS has released new contribution limits and other updates for retirement plans in 2020. This article will explore the changes, including new limits for 401(k), IRA, and other qualified retirement plans, and how they may impact your retirement savings strategy. Keep reading to stay up to date on the latest IRS...Sep 13, 2019
Rick Pummill, CLU, QPA, QKA The Retirement Plan Company Rick has worked over 30 years in the development, management & administration of qualified retirement plans. Rick earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Dartmouth College & received his Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) designation from the American College and his...Sep 12, 2019
Permitted disparity is a practice allowing retirement plans to favor highly compensated employees by providing greater benefits than non-highly compensated employees. For many new Plan Sponsors, and even those savvy at running company retirement plans, understanding plan design can be daunting. Industry terminology, IRS code sections, and...Sep 12, 2019
All 401(k) plan contributions have deposit deadlines, and it’s up to 401(k) fiduciaries to meet them. Yet, many are unclear about the deadlines applicable to their 401(k) plan. That confusion can easily lead to late contributions. Most of the confusion surrounds the deadline to deposit amounts withheld from employee wages, i.e., 401(k) pre-tax,...Sep 12, 2019
The economy continues at its strong pace, keeping unemployment at its lowest rate in nearly 50 years. While this is usually good news, employee financial vulnerability is clouding this sunny forecast. The repercussions are impacting their ability to save for retirement. Millennials are the most stressed by their financial situations, followed by...