Getting the Most out of Your 401(k): Maximize the Plan Match
It’s never too early (or late) to save more for your retirement.
Nov 24, 2014
Here is tip three of our seven-part-series to help participants get the most of their 401(k) plans. We started out the series informing you the best way to start your retirement...
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RP-2014 Mortality Tables – The Shock of Americans Living Longer
The Society of Actuaries (SOA) released new reports that will "form a new basis for the measurement of retirement program obligations in the United States".
Nov 21, 2014
What has happened? On October 27, 2014, the Society of Actuaries (SOA) released RP-2014 mortality tables and mortality improvement Scale MP-2014 that will “form a new basis for the measurement of...
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Getting the Most out of Your 401(k): Save More
It’s never too early (or late) to save more for your retirement.
Nov 19, 2014
This is the second of a seven-part series to help participants get the most of their 401(k) plans. Whether or not your employer offers a 401(k) plan, you can always find...
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403(b) Plans: What is this 15 Year Special Catch-Up Contribution All About?
Learn more on the 403(b) Plan 15 Year Special Catch-Up Contribution and how it works.
Nov 17, 2014
If you’re a participant in, or a plan sponsor of, a 403(b) plan, you may have heard about the “15 Years of Service” (15YOS) special catch-up contribution. This is a unique...
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ACA Reporting – Time to start getting ready!
Start collecting and tracking to complete the reporting requirements under IRS Section 6055 and 6056.
Nov 13, 2014
With 2015 fast approaching, are you ready to start collecting and tracking the necessary data to complete the reporting requirements under IRS Section 6055 and 6056? Requirements include the tracking of...
Read moreGetting the Most out of Your 401(k): Start Saving
It’s never too early (or late) to start saving for your retirement.
Nov 10, 2014
This is the first of a seven-part series to help participants get the most of their 401(k) plans. Does your employer offer a 401(k) plan? Have you been reluctant to get...
Read morePBGC Premiums Got You Down?
Now may be the ideal time to consider strategies for 2015 to reduce future premium payments.
Nov 03, 2014
With the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) announcing their premium rates for 2015, now may be the ideal time to consider strategies to reduce future premium payments. A plan sponsor pays...
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Healthcare Alert! Transitional Reinsurance Program Submission Form Available
On Friday, October 24th the ACA Transitional Reinsurance Program Annual Enrollment and Contributions Submission Form became available on Pay.gov.
Oct 27, 2014
On Friday, October 24th the ACA Transitional Reinsurance Program Annual Enrollment and Contributions Submission Form became available on Pay.gov. The Transitional Reinsurance Program is a 3 year program which is funded...
Read moreIRS Posts Annual Cost-of-Living Adjustments for 2015
Read this to hear the details of the IRS's announcement on the annual cost-of-living adjustments for 2015.
Oct 24, 2014
Participants in 401(k), 403(b) and most 457 plans may contribute up to $18,000 in 2015 (plus an additional $6,000 for those who will be at least age 50 by the end...
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Affordable Care Act Employer Mandate- Play or Pay in 2015?
Learn how the Affordable Care Act Employer Mandate can affect you.
Oct 20, 2014
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) includes provisions to encourage applicable large employers to: Provide health care coverage to employees Make coverage affordable These ACA provisions impart an employer surcharge on those...
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