Enhanced Participant Website Sneak Preview
BPAS is pleased to roll out a sneak preview of our enhanced participant website which will be implemented over the next two weeks.
Mar 08, 2016
BPAS is pleased to roll out a sneak preview of our enhanced participant website which will be implemented over the next two weeks. This is phase two of a four-part web...
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CBSI on Forbes Best Banks in America List
Community Bank Systems, Inc. remains at the top of Forbes “Best Banks in America” list.
Feb 23, 2016
The name Forbes is synonymous with lists. From the wealthiest people in the world, to the most innovative companies, to the best business schools, Forbes is known for their high-profile rankings...
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5 Questions About the Participant Education Center
Planning for retirement can be complicated. That’s why we created our Participant Education Center, which provides users with retirement planning tools and more.
Feb 16, 2016
At BPAS, we understand that planning for retirement can be complicated. That’s why we created our Participant Education Center. This new web portal provides users with retirement planning tools that give...
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How Do You Spell Relief? Closed Defined Benefit Plans Say “I.R.S.”- Others Are Not in That Classification
New Rule Changes for Nondiscrimination Testing may affect profit sharing, cash balance and corporate QSERP arrangements.
Feb 09, 2016
New Rule Changes for Nondiscrimination Testing The IRS recently issued some proposed rule changes with respect to coverage and nondiscrimination testing for qualified plans. This included permanent relief with respect to...
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Congress Makes IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCD)
Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) of up to $100,000 can go directly to a charity without being included in taxable income.
Jan 19, 2016
Qualified Charitable Distribution – A Permanent Rule Since 2006, IRA owners who are at least 70½ years old could make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) of up to $100,000 directly from...
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It’s About Time: Public Pension Reform Needs Space to Work
Learn more about the growing public pension funding crisis facing most of our cities and states which leaves the important decision-making constituencies.
Jan 12, 2016
The growing public pension funding crisis facing most of our cities and states leaves the important decision-making constituencies – elected officials, fund managers, and union representatives – in the precarious position...
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ACA Changes to Note for 2016
Here are some things you should know about the upcoming Affordable Care Act changes in 2016.
Dec 29, 2015
Delay on Excise Tax “Cadillac Tax” On December 18, 2015, President Obama signed the Omnibus spending bill, which provides a provision to delay the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Excise Tax, “Cadillac...
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BPAS Parent Company, Community Bank System, Inc. Completes Merger with Oneida Financial Corp.
Community Bank System, Inc. parent company of BPAS is expanding its financial footprint in central New York State.
Dec 28, 2015
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — December 7, 2015: Community Bank System, Inc. (“Community Bank System”) (NYSE: CBU), the parent company of Community Bank, N.A., announced today that it completed its merger with Oneida...
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Building a Nest Egg – It Pays to Start Today
Learn why smart investors can use an employee contribution plan, to start building a nest egg for the future.
Dec 21, 2015
As a recent college graduate, I understand why saving for retirement is not necessarily at the forefront of my peers’ minds. Sure, retirement is inevitable, but our individual focus is on...
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Harbridge Consulting Group to Rebrand Under BPAS
Harbridge Consulting Group, LLC announced that it will consolidate its brand under two fundamental BPAS business lines.
Dec 16, 2015
Syracuse, NY – December 10, 2015. Harbridge Consulting Group, LLC (Harbridge), a BPAS Company, announced that it will consolidate its brand under two fundamental business lines: “BPAS Actuarial & Pension Services”...
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