Comparing Different Types of Employer Sponsored Retirement Plans
Employer sponsored retirement plans are typically the single most valuable tool for business owner when attempting to:
Reduce their current tax liability
Attract and retain employees
Accumulate wealth for retirement
But with all of the different types of plans to choose from which one is the right one for your business? Most business owners are familiar with how 401(k) plans work but that might not be the right fit given variables such as:
Target Date Mutual Funds and Their Role in the 401(k) Space
A target date mutual fund is a fund in the hybrid category that automatically resets the asset mix of stocks, bonds and cash equivalents in its portfolio according to a selected time frame that is appropriate for a particular investor. In simpler terms, an investor can purchase a target date fund based on their anticipated retirement date and the fund will
The Shift from Defined Benefit to Defined Contribution Plans
As defined benefit plans continue to become a thing of the past and workers realize they will not have a pension (and possibly Social Security) to rely on during retirement, it is important to be educated on the investments and opportunities available in employer sponsored defined contribution plans. This newsletter will briefly discuss the
401(k) March 15th Deadline
For all companies that sponsor a 401(k) plan, the March 15th deadline is quickly approaching. March 15th is deadline for processing corrective distributions for failed actual deferred percentage (ADP) test. Failure to meet the deadline will result in a 10% excise penalty for any refund amounts that were due to the Highly Compensated Employees
