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Spending spikes & student loan debt are putting retirement savings at risk

By Kristen Beckman

Employers can help employees save by automating and incentivizing emergency savings, but it's key to customize messaging that is unique to a specific employee demographic to increase the likelihood of them taking action.

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Saver's Match: New employer 401(k) option that expands access for low-income workers

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DOL's fiduciary rule is now final, but critics say, 'Is it in savers' best interests?'

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April 19, 2024

Starter 401(k) plans under SECURE 2.0: Helping small employers fast-track a retirement plan

In 2024, a provision in the SECURE 2.0 legislation permits an employer that is not sponsoring a retirement plan to offer a starter 401(k) or safe harbor 403(b) plan to its employees that is exempt from certain nondiscrimination requirements.

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April 17, 2024

House GOP members attempt to overturn DOL's ESG rule, again

The new bill is the latest attempt to restrict the use of environmental, social and governance factors in retirement plans by specifying that fiduciaries may consider only "risk and return" factors when making investment decisions.

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April 15, 2024

Controversial new DOL fiduciary rule coming soon, as White House Office wraps up review

The White House Office of Management and Budget has concluded its review of the Department of Labor's new Retirement Security Rule, indicating that the controversial new rule will become final sometime this Spring.

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April 12, 2024

The new DOL fiduciary rule: How it could change your company's 401(k) plan

The DOL's latest iteration, proposed in 2023 and soon to become final, will ensure that advisors prioritize their clients' best interests when recommending investments, prompting employers to make necessary adjustments.

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April 09, 2024

401(k) plan best practices: A plan sponsor's 2024 fiduciary checklist

While the DOL continues to try to refine its fiduciary rule, with the latest iteration sent to the Office of Management and Budget for review last month, there are several best practices that protect plan sponsors as well as participants.

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April 03, 2024

Washington has new state-run auto-IRA program, for employers without a 401(k)

The Washington Saves program, which will take effect in 2027, was signed into law late last week, and will require certain employers that do not offer a retirement plan to enroll employees into the state-run auto-IRA program.

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April 02, 2024

Retirement trade group urges feds to stop DOL fiduciary rule, pass 33 proposals

The Insured Retirement Institute released its 2024 Federal Retirement Security Blueprint, urging Congress to enact changes within retirement legislation and the DOL to withdraw its proposed fiduciary rule.

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Spending spikes & student loan debt are putting retirement savings at risk

Saver's Match: New employer 401(k) option that expands access for low-income workers

DOL's fiduciary rule is now final, but critics say, 'Is it in savers' best interests?'

Recommended Just For You

Retirement Regulation Stories

Starter 401(k) plans under SECURE 2.0: Helping small employers fast-track a retirement plan

House GOP members attempt to overturn DOL's ESG rule, again

Controversial new DOL fiduciary rule coming soon, as White House Office wraps up review

The new DOL fiduciary rule: How it could change your company's 401(k) plan

401(k) plan best practices: A plan sponsor's 2024 fiduciary checklist

Washington has new state-run auto-IRA program, for employers without a 401(k)

Retirement trade group urges feds to stop DOL fiduciary rule, pass 33 proposals