Tag: 401k
Are Target-Date Funds Enough for Retirement?
Target-date funds are common in 401(k)s. Learn how glide paths, inflation, and longevity factor into retirement planning.
Beyond a Benefit: The 401(k) as a Leadership Statement
Employees might not be familiar with the technical aspects of retirement plan regulation but may recognize when leadership takes retirement planning seriously. Regular communication, accessible education, and visible governance activities help contribute to a sense of organizational stability.
What High Earners Need to Know About Roth Catch-Up Contributions in 2026
Effective Jan 1, 2026, high earners must make 401(k) catch-up contributions as Roth under SECURE 2.0.
Big Changes Ahead for 401(k) Plans in 2026
Now is the time to review your 401(k) strategy and confirm your plan aligns with the latest rules, whether you’re an employer ensuring compliance or an employee maximizing contributions.
Roth Conversions: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
In the world of retirement planning, few tools stir as much strategic debate as the Roth conversion. Converting pre-tax retirement assets from a traditional IRA or employer-sponsored plan into a Roth IRA can offer incredible long-term tax advantages—but it’s not without its risks.
Your Retirement Paycheck: Four Steps to Help Build a Smart Withdrawal Plan
Learn four smart steps to build a tax-efficient retirement withdrawal plan to help your savings last longer.
Financial Health Considerations When Transitioning Universities or Leaving Academia
Explore retirement plans, health coverage, and provider choices to help you make informed benefit decisions when moving between universities or leaving academia.
SECURE Act 2.0 Compliance: Key Considerations for Plan Sponsors
Retirement plan sponsors are facing a pivotal moment in the evolution of workplace savings plans, as the SECURE Act 2.0 provisions reshape how sponsors design, administer, and communicate their 401(k) plans.
401(k) Oversight: How Sponsors Can Stay Ahead of Legal Risks
As 2025 winds down, plan sponsors are facing increasing legal and regulatory scrutiny surrounding their 401(k) plans, driven by shifting legal standards, increased participant awareness, and more aggressive enforcement by government agencies.
High Earners 50+ Are About to Lose a Major 401(k) Tax Break
Starting in 2026, high earners 50+ must make 401(k), 403(b), and 457(b) catch-up contributions as Roth. Learn what’s changing and how to prepare.
Rolling Over a 401(k)? Avoid These Common Mistakes
Did you take a new job recently? If so, you may be wondering what to do with your old 401(k) account. Before you make any decisions, be sure to do your homework first.
New Opportunities for 401(k) Investors: How Policy Changes Could Open the Door to Alternative Assets
On Aug. 7, Pres. Donald Trump signed an executive order titled Democratizing Access to Alternative Assets for 401(k) Investors, aimed at expanding the investment choices available to participants in defined contribution retirement plans under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA).