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Will Raising Retirement Plan Limits Really Help Rank-And-File Employees?

Conflicting economic priorities create a problem legislation cannot solve merely by adjusting a number in the tax code. Increasing contribution capacity will not revive a benefit structure that no longer fits the decisions employers and employees actually make.

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How SECURE 3.0 Could Reshape the 401k Fiduciary Regulatory Landscape—and Why That’s a Good Thing

The blend of traditional and modern retirement plan types could evolve further with SECURE 3.0.

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Exclusive Interview: Jerry Schlichter Says 401k Plan Sponsors Should ‘Peel The Onion’ On Fees

“Industry participants also argue that the rule transforms one-off transactions into fiduciary relationships in violation of the common law, but the common law of the states is divided on this, and there is a need for a federal standard regulating investment advice fiduciaries.”

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5 Major Advantages 401k Plans Have Over Pension Plans

For all the rose-colored eyes that have a created a legend flawless certitude concerning memories of a time that never existed, pension plans simply can’t measure up to 401k plans.

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IBM’s New 401k Match Policy Isn’t What You Think

Eliminating the match and investing a large portion of retirement savings in bonds creates a risk. It may cause the retirement savings to go down in flames.

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Extreme 401k Makeover: Here’s Why DC Guaranteed Income Is A Pipedream

So what if a few very high net savers end up with bigger retirement plans? Good for them. The point is to make it easier for more people to save more.

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The 401k’s Past Is Not Its Future

The story arc of the 401k mimics that of software. Each release adds to and builds on features and benefits over and above those of previous releases.

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FiduciaryNews.com Trending Topics for ERISA Plan Sponsors: Week Ending 11/30/18

Retirement policy retreads, fiduciary court headlines, and aligning required reporting requirements with investors’ behavior.

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