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STORIES FROM MY LIFE

Retirement Plan Sponsor’s Quarterly Calendar – Q2 2022

Here is your Plan Sponsor’s Quarterly Calendar for Q2 2022: a great list of tasks to keep in mind during the next three months.... Read More

Ask Erick…Q&A with a 401(k) Advisor “Emergency Savings Program”

Is there a way to add an emergency savings program into our 401(k) plan, or will it have to be a separate program?... Read More

Have you had the CalSavers Conversation?

California has recently established its own state-run retirement plan. The plan has been mandated for use by business owners who otherwise do not offer a retirement plan benefit program for their employees, such as a 401(k), SIMPLE IRA or SIMPLE... Read More

Inexpensive Benefits You Can Add to Avoid… The Great Resignation

The Great Resignation has been dominating headlines and HR meetings for the last two years, leaving employers wondering about the best way to attract and retain the best employees.  Benefits packages, a key reason employees join some companies and not... Read More

Ask Erick…Q&A with a 401(k) Advisor “Protecting Your Plan Audit Files”

We always meant to automate our plan audit files, but somehow we didn’t get around to it. What do we need to know to protect the information we send?... Read More

3 Tips for Planning Your Retirement Income

We all want to retire comfortably someday and live our dream life. But we all know that’s not going to happen by accident, right?... Read More

Great Links to Know If You Are a 401k Retirement Plan Sponsor

Plan sponsors, here is a great list of websites that you may find useful in your day to day work.... Read More

401k and Pension Plan Contribution Limits for 2022

Plan sponsors, below are the 2022 401(k) and Pension Plan Contribution Limits. ... Read More

Ask Erick…Q&A with a 401(k) Advisor “Fiduciary Liability Insurance”

Our plan committee is thinking about purchasing fiduciary liability insurance. Is a fidelity bond the same thing as fiduciary liability insurance?... Read More

Combatting Cybersecurity Threats

The threat of retirement account fraud has increased in recent years — particularly during the remote work environment.... Read More