The number of new Cash Balance Plans continues to rise each year. Here are a few cash balance plan considerations as a popular retirement plan vehicle.
Plan Selection
Is Your Business a Good Candidate for a Cash Balance Plan?
Cash balance plans allow high-income earners to save more towards retirement than a defined contribution plan. For example, in a defined contribution plan, the maximum annual additions are limited to $56,000 per year (as indexed). However, since the annual allocation...
Who Should Consider a Cash Balance Plan?
Cash balance plans may allow high-income earners to save more towards retirement. So, who should consider a cash balance plan?
Is Your Business a Good Candidate for an ESOP?
Are you wondering if your business is a good candidate for an ESOP? The rules are complex, so let’s break it down for you.
Questions to Ask When Choosing an Actuary For Your Cash Balance Plan
Accurate administration of a Cash Balance Plan is critical! The following questions can help you when choosing an actuary for your cash balance plan.
Utilizing a Pre-Approved Plan
Many employers adopt a pre-approved plan for their employees’ retirement plan. Adopting a pre-approved plan means the IRS has already issued an opinion letter or advisory letter regarding the acceptability of the type of plan. There are different types of...
OPEB: Fast Facts & Planning Tips
The National Retirement Planning Coalition has designated April 11-15 as the 2016 National Retirement Planning week. In celebration, each day this week Watkins Ross will share some fast facts and planning tips on the various types of retirement plans we service....
Defined Benefit: Fast Facts & Planning Tips
The National Retirement Planning Coalition has designated April 11-15 as the 2016 National Retirement Planning week. In celebration, each day this week Watkins Ross will share some fast facts and planning tips on the various types of retirement plans we service....
Cash Balance Plans: Fast Facts & Planning Tips
The National Retirement Planning Coalition has designated April 11-15 as the 2016 National Retirement Planning week. In celebration, each day this week Watkins Ross will share some fast facts and planning tips on the various types of retirement plans we service....
ESOP: Fast Facts & Planning Tips
The National Retirement Planning Coalition has designated April 11-15 as the 2016 National Retirement Planning week. In celebration, each day this week Watkins Ross will share some fast facts and planning tips on the various types of retirement plans we service....