(b)lines Ask the Experts – Preparing for an IRS Audit
July 29, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR (b)lines) – “Though our 403(b) plan has never been audited by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), I want to make certain we are troubleshooting...
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Enhancing Senior Management Retirement Plan Benefits
July 25, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - There are a number of savings and compensation plans companies can use to both attract and retain members of senior management; two in...
(b)lines Ask the Experts – Employer Contribution Limits for 403(b)s and 457(b)s
July 22, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR (b)lines) – “I realize that there are separate 402(g) elective deferral limits for 457(b) and 403(b) plans, but what about for employer contributions?
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Getting Participants to Save More in Their 401(k) Plans
July 22, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - As plan advisers and plan sponsors, we have to somehow get our plan participants to save more for their retirement.
SURVEY SAYS: Must-Have Everyday Items
July 21, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Last week, we covered a survey which indicated some people rank their mobile phones as more important to them than deodorant.
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Best Practices to Support DOL Compliance
July 18, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A defined contribution plan is an excellent tool for helping employers acquire and retain top talent, but complying with the rules can be...
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When Did Benefits Become a Burden?
July 15, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - His personality is bigger than life, and anytime he walks into our office, we feel like we are advising a friend, not a...
(b)lines Ask the Experts – Retirement Plan Contributions from Disability Plan
July 15, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR (b)lines) – “I recently started working at a University and noticed that our disability carrier has been making contributions to our retirement plan on...
SURVEY SAYS: Electronic Communications
July 14, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Almost all notices and statements can be delivered to retirement plan participants electronically if plan sponsors follow certain rules.
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A Serious Game of Retirement Readiness
July 11, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Preaching retirement readiness to motivate plan participants has missed the target, but helping them “keep score” of their success might be the answer.
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SECOND OPINIONS: Questions About Employer Shared Responsibility Rules
July 9, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Below we address recent questions we have received about the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act’s (ACA’s) Code section 4980H employer shared responsibility...
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Why HSAs Should Be on Your Company’s Health Care Playlist
July 1, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - If you’re thinking of adding a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) with a health savings account (HSA) feature to your organization’s health care “playlist”...
(b)lines Ask the Experts – Deferral Amount Requirement for 403(b) Participation
July 1, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR (b)lines) – “I realize the Experts addressed the issue of 403(b) participants who must be counted for Form 5500 purposes in a previous Ask...
SURVEY SAYS: Communicating with the Boss
June 30, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A survey we covered last week showed a correlation between positive ratings of bosses and open communication.
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Comparing Equity Awards and Nonqualified Deferred Compensation
June 27, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - With increased equity market volatility and recent changes in accounting rules, many companies are taking a second look at their approach to incentive...
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(b)est practices: Retirement Plan Communications: Compliance or Greatness?
June 27, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Are you speaking to your employees or just at them?
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The Power of “10”
June 24, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - From 10 Downing Street, the official home to the British Prime Minister, to David Letterman’s “Top 10” on the “Late Show,” the number ten...
SURVEY SAYS: Industry Conferences
June 23, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Throughout the year, those who work with retirement plans can find a number of conferences to attend in an attempt to improve career...
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Effective Retirement Readiness Strategies for Small Business
June 20, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - How can the retirement plan industry and small business community work together to help workers achieve a secure retirement?
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Exploring DC Models in Health Care Benefits
June 17, 2014 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Defined contribution (DC) plans are not a new concept. What is new is the convergence of health and retirement benefits.