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401(k) Regulation
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A 401(k) regulation refers to the set of federal rules, primarily under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and the Internal Revenue Code, that govern employer-sponsored retirement savings plans in the U.S. These regulations dictate plan administration, contribution limits, tax advantages, fiduciary responsibilities, nondiscrimination testing, and withdrawal rules to protect employees’ retirement assets and ensure fair, compliant operation.
DB vs. DC: Wednesday Senate Hearing Dives Deep Into ‘Retirement Crisis’
Sen. Bill Cassidy leads defense of 401(k)s in back-and-forth HELP Committee hearing with disagreements about “crisis” causes and solutions
EBSA Recovered $1.4 Billion in 2023 for Employee Benefits Plans, Participants and Beneficiaries
Recoveries made through enforcement efforts, informal complaint resolutions
‘Automatic IRA Act of 2024’ Enthusiastically Welcomed by Retirement Industry
Bill introduced today by Rep. Richard Neal (D-MA) has support of ARA and IRI, among others
New ‘401Kids’ Bill Seeks to Create Savings Accounts for Every American Child
Senators Casey, Wyden and Schumer add clout to bill aiming to build wealth for the next generation
Fiduciary Rule Comment Letters Flood in to DOL as Deadline Passes
Many organizations call for the proposed rule to be withdrawn in its entirety
‘Most Viewed’ Articles of 2023 Driven by 7 Topics
A look back at what subjects resonated most with 401(k) Specialist readers over the past year
DOL Retirement Security Hearing: Groups Express Both Support and Strong Opposition
American Retirement Association among first to voice its views to Employee Benefits Security Administation over the proposed rule
ERISA at 50: Retirement Industry Converging to Celebrate in 2024
Nine associations announce Symposium and Gala Sept. 12 in Washington D.C. to commemorate 50 years of the landmark retirement legislation
Trick or Treat? New DOL Fiduciary Rule Proposal to Debut on Halloween
First public look at controversial new rulemaking comes after White House event at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday featuring President Biden
6 SECURE 2.0 Changes Coming to Retirement Plans in 2024
Employee Benefits Alert from law firm Bradley highlights key changes to 401(k)s in the coming year