The twist is this: The bad news is only a fraction of the people will be able to save $4.3 million for retirement because the average salary is too low. The good news is most people won’t need to save $4.3 million because, thanks to living on a low average salary, they are accustomed to spending far less.
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“The ultimate goal of a 401k plan is to maximize the participants’ retirement readiness.”
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Government Resources
- DOL: elaws – ERISA Fiduciary Advisor
- DOL: Fiduciary Education Campaign: Getting It Right – Know Your Fiduciary Responsibilities
- DOL: Getting Ready for Changes In Filing Your Plan’s Annual Return/Report Form 5500
- DOL: Meeting Your Fiduciary Responsibilities
- DOL: Reporting and Disclosure Guide for Employee Benefit Plans
- DOL: Selecting An Auditor For Your Employee Benefit Plan
- DOL: Selecting And Monitoring Pension Consultants
- DOL: Tips For Selecting And Monitoring Service Providers For Your Employee Benefit Plan
- DOL: Understanding Retirement Plan Fees And Expenses
- DOL: What You Should Know About Your Retirement Plan
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