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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![Exclusive Interview: Terrance Power On Challenges And Surprises Of 401k PEPs In 2021](https://fiduciarynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Terry-Power-high-resolution-head-shot-2-2019-660x395-505x306_c.jpg)
Beyond the usual gestation period, here are some specific “trigger points” which plan sponsors have reacted to that have accelerated their decision to move into a PEP?
![Do 401k Plan Sponsor Have Fiduciary Responsibilities For Employees In Retirement?](https://fiduciarynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/drawing-group-1437069-660x395-1-505x306_c.jpg)
If you think the web of fiduciary duties is complex in a 401k plan that focuses on getting employees to save for retirement, imagine how much more intricate it becomes if the plan also has to cater to retired employees.
![Plan Loans Address and Avoid Hardships – Today and Tomorrow!](https://fiduciarynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/ATM-free-images-Andy-Culpin-505x306_c.jpg)
What’s the Goal? Last I heard it was preparation for retirement via tax preferred savings … but, looking around at what is typical industry practice, perhaps I have it all wrong.
![3 Reasons Companies Should Ditch Their Stand-Alone 401k And Join A 401k PEP](https://fiduciarynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/clock-and-money-on-the-weighing-scale-1154723-660x395-1-scaled-505x306_c.jpg)
In the end, though, you must remember the PEP is brand new. Not all offerings will offer the same advantages. Some may be designed specifically to forego one advantage to emphasize another.
![Do 401k MEP/PEPs Really Reduce Fiduciary Liability for Member Companies?](https://fiduciarynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/hand-1435333-660x395-1-505x306_c.jpg)
Here things get a little familiar for companies with pre-existing stand-alone 401k plans (but may need to be discovered by those without plans).
![Questions 401k Plan Sponsors Are Too Busy To Ask](https://fiduciarynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/red-symbols-3-1237179-660x395-1-505x306_c.jpg)
Here’s something you don’t always see, but maybe you should.
![What Ben Franklin Might Say About the Long Term after the SECURE Act](https://fiduciarynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/benjamin-1239799-660x395-1-505x306_c.jpg)
Today, directly or indirectly (“back door”), every wage earner can contribute to a Roth IRA. So, to benefit your (great)(grand)child through “long term investing”, you might consider funding a Roth IRA and/or Roth 401k.
The Biggest 401k Fiduciary Fireworks, Fizzles, And Flops In 2021
Flops may not be forever. They may just be good ideas before their time. If you’re going to belittle them, you best hurry, because, if you wait too long, you may just discover they aren’t flops anymore. As a result, let’s not waste any time before the shelf-life of these flops expire.