Compliance May 24th, 2023 Congress Says It Will Fix at Least 4 Errors in SECURE 2.0 The errors include the startup credit, RMD, SIMPLE IRA plans and Roth catch-ups.
Compliance May 17th, 2023 NAGDCA: Roth Catch-Ups Will Be Major Issue for Government Plans This is the second time in three months the advocacy group has warned federal regulators and appealed for assistance.
Compliance May 12th, 2023 Asst. Labor Secretary Gomez Says DOL Studying SECURE 2.0 Implementations The EBSA head also discussed the need to educate market participants on the DOL's ESG rule and changes to COVID-19...
Data & Research May 11th, 2023 Advisers Can Help Educate on Emergency Savings, Student Loan Debt Matching Half of employers plan to add emergency savings and student loan debt matching via SECURE 2.0, according to MFS Investment...
Compliance May 8th, 2023 SEC Swing-Pricing Rule Would Make Participants Second-Class Investors The president and COO of Nationwide Financial argues the rule would be bad for retirement plan and annuity product investors.
Data & Research May 3rd, 2023 Small Business Owners More Likely to Phone a Friend, Not an Adviser When asked whose counsel they would seek before setting up an employee retirement plan, small business owners prioritized family, friends...
Data & Research May 2nd, 2023 Do Small Business Owners Need Retirement Advisers Too? Amassing sufficient retirement income and the impact of taxes on retirement savings are small business owners’ top concerns.
Compliance May 1st, 2023 Senator Cardin Announces 2024 Retirement The Maryland senator was a leader in drafting and passing SECURE 2.0 legislation.
Compliance April 26th, 2023 Senate HELP Committee Advances Su’s Nomination on Partisan Lines No floor vote has been scheduled for the confirmation of the acting Secretary of Labor, who faces Republican opposition.
Compliance April 24th, 2023 Proposed Bill Would Allow CITs in 403(b) Plans 403(b) plan advisers may have their patience rewarded with a potential bill to allow CITs is on the table.
In Practice April 23rd, 2023 As SECURE 2.0 Changes Loom, Plan Sponsors Need Prep, Advice SECURE 2.0 gives advisers ample opportunity to connect with plan sponsors to ensure they are ready for both mandatory and...
Compliance April 20th, 2023 Acting Labor Secretary Su Says SECURE 2.0 Guidance Coming in “Timely Manner” Committee to consider Su's confirmation to replace Marty Walsh, who left the DOL in February.
In Practice April 12th, 2023 New Plans Will Need Engaged Advisers for Success in SECURE 2.0 Era SECURE 2.0 brings opportunity, but also implementation, tracking and administrative questions, according to experts speaking on a PLANADVISER webinar.
In Practice April 3rd, 2023 Adviser Group Forecasts Federal, Private Plan “Battle” Over US Retirement System A government-led plan threatens private 401(k) industry, NAPA head tells national conference. A think tank proponent says the plan focuses...
Compliance April 3rd, 2023 SECURE 2.0’s Disappointments SECURE 2.0 has a number of issues with it such as its budget myopia and failure to expand access adequately.
Compliance March 30th, 2023 AARP, US Chamber Comment on IRS Proposal on Remote Notarization Thursday was the final day to submit comments on the December 2022 IRS proposal to allow remote notarization for many...
In Practice March 29th, 2023 Latino-Owned Businesses May Be Poised for 401(k) Plan Growth As state mandates for small businesses take hold, industry players see opportunity in reaching the underserved Latino population.
Data & Research March 29th, 2023 Capital Group: Now is Optimal Time to Sell Retirement Plans An increasing number of businesses will be starting retirement plans in the wake of the Secure 2.0 Act and state...
Compliance March 28th, 2023 Government Plans Face Unique Challenges With SECURE 2.0 Implementation Catch-ups for those aged 60 to 63 and a mandatory Roth source for HCE catch-ups will be problematic for many,...
Compliance March 24th, 2023 Why 529 Education Savings Plans Are More Valuable Than Ever The SECURE 2.0 Act makes 529s a more appealing investment and potentially an easy financial wellness option for sponsors intimidated...