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05.01.2020
CARES Act Update – Disaster Relief Notice 2020
Retirement plans
By Chris Foster
On April 29 2020, the Employee Benefit Security Administration (“EBSA”), a division of the Department of Labor (“DOL”), issued Disaster Relief Notice 2020-01, which contains items impacting retirement plans subject to ERISA. This communication provides a summary of those items.
Read More04.02.2020
Smart Financial Strategies for Unexpected Events
Personal finance
By Chris Foster
A once-in-a-lifetime event such as the coronavirus pandemic forces us to reassess many things we may have taken for granted.
Read More04.02.2020
Stocks & the Coronavirus – Think Before Reacting
Personal finance
By Chris Foster
The sustained rally that produced 30%+ gains in the S&P 500 in 2019 and continued into 2020 came to a screeching halt in late February, when fears of the coronavirus epidemic and its effects on the economy swept Wall Street and beyond.
Read More04.02.2020
Managing Market Volatility – Principles of Investing Success
Personal finance
By Chris Foster
The past months have tested the strength and resolve of individuals, businesses and governments around the world.
Read More03.30.2020
CARES Act – Impact on Retirement Plans
Retirement plans
By Chris Foster
On March 27, 2020, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) that was passed in the U.S. Senate on March 25, 2020. The President signed the bill into law on March 27, 2020. This brief is…
Read More03.18.2020
Fee Levelization and Defined Contribution Plans
Retirement plans
By Chris Foster
The growth of 401(k) or Defined Contribution (DC) plan investments has been on a steady climb since the beginning of this century.
Read More01.08.2020
New Year, Long-Overdue Overhaul of the Retirement Industry
Retirement plans
By Chris Foster
The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement (SECURE) Act was signed into law late in 2019, marking the second time in three years new tax legislation passed at year-end. Why is it significant? The SECURE Act gives retirement savers a more robust toolkit to save…
Read More10.25.2019
Cybersecurity for Plan Sponsors: What You Need to Know and What Actions to Take
Retirement plans
By Chris Foster
Today, it is hardly surprising that the term “cybersecurity” is ubiquitous as the issue that regularly makes news headlines around the world.
Read More10.15.2019
Choosing a Retirement Plan
Retirement plans
By Chris Foster
Employers recognize that providing tax-favored retirement benefits makes good business sense. Prospective employees consistently rank the presence of a retirement plan as an important factor in deciding whether to accept a job offer.
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