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Retiring Early? Plan Ahead for Income and Health Care

Retiring Early? Plan Ahead for Income and Health Care

April 1, 2021
You may choose to retire early, take a buy-out package or have to retire sooner than expected due to...
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For Some, RMD Deadline Is Fast Approaching

For Some, RMD Deadline Is Fast Approaching

March 5, 2021
Q: Do I need to take a Required Minimum Distribution from my IRA this year? A: Yes, while...
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DOL Offers New Guidance on Finding Former Plan Participants

DOL Offers New Guidance on Finding Former Plan Participants

February 9, 2021
Following up on our previous October article, “ Finding Former Plan Participants Who Leave 401(k) Funds Behind ” the...
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IRA Conversions: What You Need To Know

IRA Conversions: What You Need To Know

January 30, 2021
Q: What exactly is an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) conversion and why would I want to take part in...
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Studies Reveal Employees’ Financial Mindset During Pandemic

Studies Reveal Employees’ Financial Mindset During Pandemic

January 12, 2021
Understandably, in 2020, most of us were stressed over health and finances. Because of ongoing pandemic worries, last year,...
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Plan for Potentially Unexpected Retirement Costs

Plan for Potentially Unexpected Retirement Costs

January 8, 2021
Q: I want to retire in the next few years, what are some of the costs I should think...
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The Latest on Required Minimum Distribution Rules

The Latest on Required Minimum Distribution Rules

December 7, 2020
In 2019, the SECURE Act changed the required minimum distribution (RMD) age to 72. Then the CARES Act came...
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Steps to Take to Track Part-Time Employees’ Hours for 401(k) Plan Participation

Steps to Take to Track Part-Time Employees’ Hours for 401(k) Plan Participation

November 11, 2020
The SECURE Act, which became law in December 2019, seeks to increase employee participation in employer-sponsored retirement plans. Included...
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Finding Former Plan Participants Who Leave 401(k) Funds Behind

Finding Former Plan Participants Who Leave 401(k) Funds Behind

October 6, 2020
If you’ve tried to locate employees who have left your company and their 401(k) funds behind, they don’t respond...
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Required Minimum Distributions: New Age, New Deadline

Required Minimum Distributions: New Age, New Deadline

March 5, 2020
The SECURE Act has changed the required minimum distribution (RMD) rules. Most of us now have until age 72...
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Getting The Most Out Of Your Retirement

Getting The Most Out Of Your Retirement

February 3, 2020
The Internal Revenue Service and corporate America have provided workers significant opportunities to fund their families’ financial futures in...
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Considerations for Retirement Plan Withdrawals

Considerations for Retirement Plan Withdrawals

February 1, 2020
At age 59½, individuals are able to begin taking withdrawals from qualified retirement plans without incurring a 10% federal...
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