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3 key SECURE 2.0 provisions go into effect in 2024: What plan sponsors need to know

By Barrett Scruggs

Student loan match, emergency savings and 529-to-Roth IRA rollovers are provisions in the new law that can alleviate some of the stress workers face when trying to balance their current needs with future financial security.

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December 14, 2023

Federal Reserve holds interest rates (and signals several cuts in 2024)

It sounds like good news that interest rates remain unchanged – in the 5.25%-5.50% range – but the Fed is hoping to maintain progress by keeping rates at a 22-year high to curb the nation's sharpest inflation spike in 4 decades.

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December 13, 2023

Demos of sandwich generation shift, though (long-term) financial challenges remain

As the caregiving generation skews younger, it offers an opportunity for financial planning professionals and plan sponsors to help them get a head start on building a strong, long-term financial strategy, says a new survey.

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December 13, 2023

Student loan debt: Biden forgives another $4.8B for 80K borrowers

This latest move, which is part of the administration's "relentless efforts to fix the broken student loan system," stems from fixes to the income-driven repayment plan and the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

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December 12, 2023

SECURE 2.0 could help small businesses, but many are still unaware of the incentives

The new legislation provides small employers with increased tax credits for new plans and offers reductions on both start-up costs and administrative burdens, yet 2 in 3 small businesses don't offer 401(k)s, says a new survey.

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December 11, 2023

AI fits with financial services: 72% of advisors leverage artificial intelligence

Generative AI has been extremely successful in financial services practices, with a large majority of advisors reaping the benefits of AI tools and programs, according to a new MDRT study.

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December 11, 2023

After denying extension, DOL announces 2-day fiduciary rule hearing this week

After denying a request by financial groups to extend the public comment period for the new proposed rule, the DOL is now giving stakeholders a chance to make their case at a virtual hearing on Dec. 13 and 14.

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December 08, 2023

Educating employees is key to maximizing HSAs: A Q&A with UMB Bank's Brian Hutchin

New laws seek to expand Americans' access to health savings accounts, such as those who have previously been held back from establishing one, however, employer contributions are fundamental to adoption success.

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3 key SECURE 2.0 provisions go into effect in 2024: What plan sponsors need to know

Get into employees' headspace to boost participation in 401(k) plans

Troubling 401(k) trend: Raiding retirement savings with hardship withdrawals

Recommended Just For You

Retirement Trends Stories

Federal Reserve holds interest rates (and signals several cuts in 2024)

Demos of sandwich generation shift, though (long-term) financial challenges remain

Student loan debt: Biden forgives another $4.8B for 80K borrowers

SECURE 2.0 could help small businesses, but many are still unaware of the incentives

AI fits with financial services: 72% of advisors leverage artificial intelligence

After denying extension, DOL announces 2-day fiduciary rule hearing this week

Educating employees is key to maximizing HSAs: A Q&A with UMB Bank's Brian Hutchin