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  • What is ACP and ADP discretionary testing and why should I care?

    The Importance of Discretionary Testing: ACP and ADP If you’re a business owner who is interested in offering retirement benefits like a 401k, you may have heard of the words [...]

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  • What to do if you don’t like the retirement plan you offer your employees?

    Retirement planning is not easy, and the current economic downturn and global pandemic did not make it any easier. As a small-medium business owner with existing retirement plans, we applaud [...]

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  • 7 Powerful Employee Retention Statistics and Why They Matter to Your Small Business

    Employee retention is no simple matter. It’s an important part of running a small business. After all, how would you be able to grow your business and clientele if you’re [...]

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  • Why are retirement plans important for SMBs?

    As a small-medium business owner, we understand that you might not have the ability to provide impressive benefits like those of Silicon Valley tech firms, VC-backed startups, or Fortune 500 [...]

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  • Many US States Are Mandating SMBs Offer Retirement Plans: How to Prepare and Comply

    Many states are starting to require businesses--even smaller businesses with as few as 5 employees--to participate in a state-sponsored retirement plan (generally an IRA), unless they already offer an employer-sponsored [...]

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  • Taking a loan against my retirement account

    If you are thinking about taking out a loan against your 401k, you’re not alone. Before you pull the trigger though, it’s important to explore all of your options and [...]

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  • Why have people stopped investing in their 401k? (thought leadership)

    Having a company-sponsored retirement plan can come with plenty of benefits for employees and employers alike--but only if there’s enough participation.  If you already have a retirement plan in place [...]

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  • Attract the Best Talent in 2022 with Pooled Employer Plans

    As businesses scramble to compete for top talent in the current job market, offering a solid retirement plan distinguishes one employer from the rest.   While incentives such as paid [...]

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  • How much should I match my employees contributions and why

    Have you ever wondered why some companies match their employees’ retirement plan contributions even though they have the option not to? As a business, doesn’t that mean spending more money?  [...]

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  • Why Retirement Plans Are More Important Than Ever

    Saving and investing are critical to achieving your goals and living the life you dreamed of.  To retire comfortably, you need to regularly set aside funds to build a nest [...]

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