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401(k) Distribution Rules
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Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Simplify Retirement Savings Distribution Options
“Retirement Simplification and Clarity Act” would provide seniors with a more streamlined process and flexibility to choose savings options right for them
December 18, 2024
Retirement Plan Leakage Vastly Overstated, New ICI Analysis Finds
“Leakage” is almost always bad, but when it comes to retirement plans, it might not be as bad…
June 10, 2020
EBSA Issues New CARES Act 401k Guidance
Further federal guidance regarding deadline relief for 401k plans impacted by CARES Act changes is here. The Employee…
May 4, 2020
Good Reasons Not to Raid that 401k
O.K., we get it. A lot of people are strapped for cash right now and really need relief.…
April 10, 2020
By Default: DC Plan Adoption of Auto Features Still Rising
Nowadays, employees have to “opt out” more than they have to “opt in” when it comes to company…
March 5, 2020
401(k) ‘Decumulation’ Dilemma Could Devastate DC Participants
As an industry, we’ve been great about helping workers accumulate assets. But when it comes to their 401(k)…
June 26, 2019
Don’t Forget! Retirement Plan RMDs Due Soon
Like failing to update beneficiary information, taking required minimum distributions is one of those (somewhat) simple things too…
December 24, 2018
An Unintended Consequence of Tax Reform on 401k Hardship Withdrawals?
Sometimes when new tax laws, such as the recent Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), are enacted, there…
February 16, 2018
After-Death Distributions: What 401k Advisors Need to Know
Unlike lifetime RMD distributions, after-death RMD distributions depend on the identity of the beneficiary(s) of the 401k participant.[1]…
November 17, 2016
Americans Lack Distribution Plans for Retirement Savings: Survey
Accumulation is so yesterday; now it’s all about distribution planning, or should be, according to Pentegra Retirement Services.…
June 14, 2015