Currently, it’s optional to automatically enroll your employees in your company’s retirement plan—but that’s changing. What was once voluntary will be mandated federally for certain new plans beginning in 2025. Let’s explore the ins and outs of this new auto-enrollment requirement so that you’re fully informed of your responsibilities as a business owner. Auto-enrollment is a retirement plan feature that automatically signs employees up for their employer’s retirement savings plan, whether th...

As a 401(k) plan sponsor, it’s your duty to ensure that your company’s retirement plan is in compliance for next year. If you’re not quite sure what steps you need to take, don’t fret. These are the steps you’ll need to take to ensure you’re prepared. When adopting in a 401(k), you’ll receive a plan document that must be written to comply with all IRS guidelines. You, as the plan sponsor, would then delegate your plan administrator to provide your participants with a series of forms and notic...

Hiring a 401(k) provider to manage and monitor your small business 401(k) is a simple way to offer your employees top-notch retirement options while helping to keep the plan compliant. If you’ve chosen to work with a plan provider, you’re already moving in a positive direction. However, if your 401(k) provider is no longer meeting the needs of your business, it may be time to make a switch. These five signs will help you to determine if choosing a new small business 401(k) provider is the best

If you happen to be born with a vagina and have a menstrual flow, then you may have the option of being impregnated with sperm from a partner, friend, or donor and hopefully become pregnant. However, if you’ve tried the “natural” way of becoming pregnant with no luck, there are other ways to produce a child. If you or a partner are struggling with infertility, you can visit your doctor for an evaluation. From there, the doctor can determine if you would benefit from types of medication that are

Failing 401(k) compliance testing can have costly consequences. If you’re looking to protect business interests while also helping your employees save for retirement, a safe harbor plan can be a smart retirement plan option. Choosing a safe harbor 401(k) plan from the start allows your organization to skip certain annual nondiscrimination, or compliance, tests. ePlan Services makes safe harbor enrollment and management easy. Read on for more information about how the safe harbor plan works. A

When it comes to the subject of retirement, are you and your partner on the same page? If you, your spouse, or both are thinking about retirement, there are a few things you should consider as a couple. Read on for information about how to navigate your retirement planning as a couple. If you’re considering retirement, be sure to have a conversation with your partner about short term and long-term goals. Do you have a bucket list of vacation destinations or new hobbies you’d like to try? Do you

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