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May 18, 2015
For a little over a year, the BPAS Blog has attempted to provide timely, factual and relevant content to our readers, often written with a hint of humor. We want to...
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BPAS Announces Corporate Promotions
BPAS promotes key executives within its defined contribution services division.
May 15, 2015
Utica, NY – May 1, 2015 – BPAS, a national provider of retirement services headquartered in Utica, NY announced today the promotion of two key executives within its defined contribution...
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Setting Up Your Employees for Financial Success
Learn about the most effective retirement automatic enrollment designs for your employees and three common mistakes to avoid.
May 11, 2015
I want you to imagine you’re starting a fitness or weight loss program. However, on this program, you have your own full-time personal trainer, nutritionist, chef, wellness coach, housekeeper, baby sitter,...
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Proposed DoL Fiduciary Rules to be Key Topic for Discussion at the 2015 BPAS Partner Conference
Proposed DoL Fiduciary Rules are to be a key topic for discussion at the 2015 BPAS Partner Conference.
Apr 28, 2015
April 27, 2015- CHARLOTTE, NC — Last week, the Department of Labor (DoL) released a 120-page proposal aimed at redefining who is (and isn’t) a “fiduciary” of an employee benefit plan...
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Top 5 Things Partners Should Expect from the 2nd Annual BPAS Partner Conference
Here are 5 things you should expect by going to the BPAS Partner Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Mar 16, 2015
At BPAS, we are busy preparing for our 2nd Annual Partner Conference, being held this year in the International Gateway to the South, Charlotte, North Carolina. Here are the top 5...
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ACA’s Excise Tax – What Should Employers Do in 2015?
What Should Employers Do in 2015 for ACA’s Excise Tax?
Mar 02, 2015
Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the excise tax is 40% of the excess amount the plan’s health care cost exceeds limits as defined in the legislation. Although the tax...
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The Pros and Cons of Borrowing from Your Retirement Account
Learn the pros and cons of borrowing from your retirement savings.
Dec 29, 2014
The financial gurus in the popular media often attempt to offer advice using broad generalities in an attempt to make their points of view applicable to a wider audience. I tend...
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Getting the Most out of Your 401(k): Leave It Alone Until You Retire
It’s never too early (or late) to save more for your retirement. Here is tip #7 of our seven-part-series to help participants get the most of their 401(k) plans.
Dec 22, 2014
Here is tip #7 of our seven-part-series to help participants get the most of their 401(k) plans. You may be tempted at certain points in your life to dip into your...
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Multiemployer Pension Reform Includes Sweeping Changes
On December 16, 2014, the President signed into law a bill which included significant provisions for Multiemployer Pension Plans. Learn more about it.
Dec 17, 2014
On December 16, 2014, the President signed into law a bill which included significant provisions for Multiemployer Pension Plans. The applicable section of the bill is referred to as the Multiemployer...
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Getting the Most out of Your 401(k): Consider Diversifying with a Roth Account
It’s never too early (or late) to save more for your retirement. Here is tip #6 of our seven-part-series to help participants get the most of their 401(k) plans.
Dec 15, 2014
Here is tip #6 of our seven-part-series to help participants get the most of their 401(k) plans. Roth 401(k) contributions are made after-tax, while both the contributions and the earnings on...
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