Category Archives: Non Qualified Retirement Plans

Document Retention for ERISA Plan Sponsors

Posted on November 17, 2013 by

ERISA has two provisions that concern record retention. First, ERISA §107 requires anyone who files or certifies certain information (i.e. a Form 5500) to maintain sufficient records to explain, corroborate, substantiate and clarify the information contained in the filing or certification. Continue reading →

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DOMA DECISION: ITS IMPACT ON RETIREMENT PLANS

Posted on June 26, 2013 by

DOMA applied to over 1,000 federal laws, statues and essentially the entire realm of federal regulations which all defined “marriage” and “spouse” as excluding same-sex partners, including retirement plans. Continue reading →

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3 top Headlines about your 401(k)

Posted on November 19, 2012 by

Don’t be complacent about your 401(k). Take a peak at these three headlines to learn more about the questions you should ask and how you can begin answering them. Continue reading →

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Rethinking Target Date Funds

Posted on October 4, 2012 by

In a new research paper he published yesterday, “The Glidepath Illusion,” he has blown this idea full of holes. “Shockingly,” he says, “the basic premise upon which these billions [of dollars] are invested is flawed.” Continue reading →

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Should your trade your pension for a lump sun?

Posted on October 2, 2012 by

In the past, companies offered lump sums to older workers to entice them to retire early, and because in some situations, the payouts don’t have to include the full value of the pension. Continue reading →

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6 top retirement risks plan sponsors mitigate {via BenefitsPro}

Posted on October 1, 2012 by

IRIC highlights six major risks that both retirees and employees nearing retirement face in retirement and offers measures that employers can take to help their workforce and retirees mitigate those risks. Continue reading →

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A November Surprise?

Posted on September 13, 2012 by

New 401(k) disclosure regulations could cause a stir in November. Continue reading →

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