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9% of 401k Participants Took a CARES Act Distribution in 2020
With 2020 now (thankfully) disappearing in the rearview mirror, we’re starting to get a better look at how…
February 17, 2021
The ‘State’ of Charitable Giving in America
Despite, or perhaps because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the average American gave $608 to charity in 2020, according…
January 14, 2021
Why Student Loan Help is the ‘It’ Employee Benefit for 2021
When it comes to up-and-coming employee benefit offerings, one that might be able to give financial wellness programs…
January 12, 2021
Poll Finds One-Third Raided Retirement Accounts During Pandemic
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following article contains an important survey correction provided by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance. The survey found one-third…
January 7, 2021
Stimulus Bill Extends Tax-Free Status of Employer-Sponsored Student Loan Programs
The new stimulus bill signed into law by President Trump on Sunday didn’t extend the student loan payment…
December 29, 2020
Stimulus Deal Reached, PPP Loan Forgiveness Included
Congress reached a long-waited deal on Sunday night to provide a package of nearly $900 billion in stimulus…
December 21, 2020
Reach Out: 70% of Participants Welcome Advice from 401k Advisors
Are you reaching out to plan participants to provide guidance and advice? A new report says 70% of…
December 16, 2020
Why Low-to-Moderate Income Plan Participants are Bearing Brunt of the Recession
The COVID-19 pandemic is having a lasting negative financial impact on many low- to moderate-income (LMI) defined contribution…
December 11, 2020
Post-Pandemic: Getting Your Practice and Your Clients to the Other Side of Normal
We are finally seeing some encouraging headlines around vaccines and a potential end to the global pandemic coming…
December 7, 2020
What’s Behind ‘SECURE 2.0’ Provision to Boost RMD Age to 75?
One of the most consequential provisions of the bipartisan retirement reform legislation “Securing a Strong Retirement Act of…
November 25, 2020