How to Increase 401k Enrollment Without it Costing Too Much
No matter the organization, getting increased participation is always an issue. It can be difficult, but it doesn’t…
5 Good Reasons to Fire a 401k TPA
Saying goodbye is never easy, but there are certain times when you simply need to do it. When…
New DOL Rules Do Little for Open MEPs: Opinion
The Department of Labor (DOL) killed off what we call open multiple employer plans (MEP) six years ago. It…
Everything is Awesome! Why 401k Plan Problems Go Undetected
When I was dating my wife, she asked about my credit score. I never checked it, but I…
Is This the Most Absurd 401k Fraud Case Yet?
“You want to sue me?” “Well, why not? Sue everybody.” – Jerky Boys, “Punitive Damages” Anyone can be sued…
More 401k Fraud Fallout Amid Vantage Allegations
More repercussions from the alleged criminal activity involving Vantage Benefits Administrators, a Dallas-based “TPA, recordkeeper and professional fiduciary.”…
A Simple Solution to Protect 401k Plan Participant Assets
Vantage Benefits Administrators, a Dallas-based “TPA, recordkeeper and professional fiduciary” and subject of an FBI raid in October amid fraud…
Dallas-Based ‘Professional Fiduciary’ Sued After FBI Raid
Vantage Benefits Administrators, a Dallas-based “TPA, recordkeeper and professional fiduciary” and subject of an FBI raid in October…
Why It’s So Easy to Steal 401k Plan Assets
It’s easier than you think for a third-party administrator or plan fiduciary to steal plans assets. The allegation…
My Big Problem with Target Date Funds: Opinion
We have stringent labeling requirements with consumer and food products. If they’re “Made in the USA” they must…