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Eighty-five percent of corporate partners increased employee premiums for at least one plan, and 7% have added a new no-deductible plan option in the last two years.

Plan sponsors need to stay on top of the evolution of DC plan lineups that now include collective investment trusts and retirement income as investment options, according to a new Fidelity report.

Employers who don’t offer retirement planning advice should encourage their older employees, particularly those 60-63, to consult with accountants or tax preparers to benefit from the “super” catch-up contributions, recommends Firstrade.

SECURE 2.0 extended the catch-up limit for people between ages 60 and 63, but 55% of eligible savers aren't even aware that they have this opportunity, according to a new Guideline survey.

Only 5% of employers allow student loan matching in their 401(k)s, but prevalence is expected to increase in 2025, while there is minimal interest among employers in the $2,500 emergency savings option, according to a new Alight survey.

Some of the biggest changes that employers must comply with will go into effect in 2025 – required auto-enrollment into new retirement plans, higher catch-up contribution limits, student loan payment matching and updates to long-term part-time worker retirement eligibility.

Below is a summary of provisions relevant to employers and their retirement plans that will become effective in 2025.

The IRS announced today it will increase 401(k) contribution limits to $23,500 (from $23,000 in 2024), the same increase as last year, while limits for employees over 50 remains unchanged.