Nov 24, 2021 | 401(k) Plans, 403(b) Plans, Defined Benefit Plans, Retirement Plans
The Bipartisan American Miners Act of 2019 allows in-service distributions for retirement plan participants to commence at age 59 ½. However, in a defined benefit plan, to receive in-service lump sum distributions at age 59 ½, the distribution must satisfy certain thresholds. Read on to learn more about defined benefit plan lump sum distribution requirements.
Oct 21, 2021 | Latest News, Multiemployer Plans, Retirement Plans
On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA), which includes relief for multiemployer pension plans.
Sep 16, 2021 | Retirement Plans
In January 2021, the Department of Labor (DOL) released new guidance on dealing with former employees or missing plan participants.
Aug 9, 2021 | 401(k) Plans
Are you aware of your plan’s force-out provisions? How force-out’s are handled is a plan document issue and must be followed.
Jul 20, 2021 | Retirement Plans
Learn how setting Olympic-sized goals can help you achieve success in many different areas in life, finances, and planning for your future.
Jun 23, 2021 | 401(k) Plans
There is no doubt the coronavirus has impacted decisions many workers made during 2020. Read on to recover your 401(k) post pandemic.
May 14, 2021 | Defined Benefit Plans
Employee benefit plans are required to meet a number of requirements. In this article, we review the most common mistakes.
Apr 1, 2021 | Defined Benefit Plans, Latest News
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) was signed into law on March 11, 2021. It contains many provisions affecting pension plans.
Mar 11, 2021 | Retirement Plans
The SECURE Act permits businesses to adopt a qualified retirement plan by the due date of the employer’s tax return, including extensions.
Dec 14, 2020 | 401(k) Plans
The SECURE Act was signed into law on December 20, 2019. Your plan will require an amendment prior to the end of your 2022 plan year. Below are provisions that you will be able to elect in the plan amendment: Qualified Birth or Adoption Distribution (“QBAD”): A...
Nov 19, 2020 | 401(k) Plans, Retirement Plans
If your plan requires employees to work 1,000 hours in a 12-month period to become eligible, you’ll soon need to start watching hours more closely. Having this 1,000-hour rule generally excludes those employees who work part-time, seasonal or temporary. ...
Sep 10, 2020 | 401(k) Plans
Why does my 401(k) retirement plan need an audit? The 401(k) plan audit is mandated by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and is intended to make sure a plan is being run correctly. The audit seeks to; (1) review 401(k)...