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COVID-19, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, is a contagious respiratory illness. The disease can range from mild to severe, with symptoms including fever, cough, and fatigue. The pandemic began in January 2020, leading to widespread global impact.
IRS Temporarily Waives Rule for Retirement Plan Changes
The IRS is temporarily allowing retirement plan participants to forgo in-person witnessing of election changes as long as…
A Critical Time to Protect the Vulnerable
The COVID-19 crisis has taught many painful lessons—but perhaps none more important than the need to protect those…
More Stimulus Spending Stymied by Jobs Report, Market Rebound
Proponents of additional stimulus spending are petering out after Friday’s surprisingly positive employment report. Total nonfarm employment numbers…
What the Pandemic is Revealing About Target Date Funds
The differences among target date funds (TDFs) can be hard for some plan sponsors and participants to immediately…
Bankrate: 31 Million Americans will Raid Retirement Funds During Pandemic
Thirty-one million, or more than a quarter (27%) of working or recently unemployed adults with retirement savings, have…
Senate Passes Important Improvements to PPP Loan Program
The Senate passed a second try at the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to address concerns and unintended consequences…
10 Big 401(k) Plans Suspending Matching Contributions in 2020
Companies during 2020 known to have suspended their 401(k) matching contributions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Americans Look for ‘Pandemic-Proof’ Jobs as Unemployment Soars
With unemployment approaching 15% in April, Americans might be making some life changes in the near future. Around…
Markets Rise Despite Protests, Pandemic
Stocks soar despite protests & COVID-19, fueled by optimism in manufacturing as economic contraction slows. Will the trend continue?
3 Tips to Make the Most of an Atypical ‘529 Day’
It’s the 29th day of the fifth month of the year—which makes it “529 Day,” or more formally,…