…least. And it would be ideal to have a proactive, comprehensive solution that would empower both plan sponsors to design plans that are conducive to producing successful retirement outcomes, and participants with accurate retirement income projections and the clear means to achieve them. Pentegra’s SmartPathTM…
…how difficult it is for many people to establish a plan to make it happen. There isn’t a silver bullet to financial wellness, but it’s important to recognize that part of good retirement plan design is ensuring that the people for whom it’s designed can…
…plan design flexibility. These plans can be especially helpful if clients are close to retirement age, but they’re not for everyone. Unlike profit-sharing plans with discretionary contributions, Cash Balance plans do require a mandatory annual contribution. That tends to favor professionals with an income that’s…
When to Set Sail with Safe Harbor You already know that a 401(k) is a very popular retirement plan and, like other plan designs, it allows employees to take advantage of tax deferrals on contributions and earnings while their money accumulates for retirement. To enjoy…
…treatment for Roth IRAs and designated Roth 401(k) accounts by eliminating RMDs from designated Roth accounts for plan participants for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2023. Owners of Roth IRAs have never been subject to RMD rules while alive. Ultimately, the changes to RMD…
…flexibility in getting the exact qualities and features we want. In retirement plan terms, that can be a good way to think about the difference between a bundled solution and an unbundled solution. In a bundled approach, the client typically accepts a standardized plan design…
…FICA, or IRC section 3306(b), for purposes of FUTA. Employer Roth contributions “must be reported using Form 1099-R for the year in which the contributions are allocated to the individual’s account. The total amount of designated Roth matching contributions and designated Roth nonelective contributions that…
…flexibility, customization, outcomes. And all of these drive plan design. It’s all about asking the right questions so that together, we can design and offer an ideal retirement plan for each of your clients. Give us a call to talk about how we can help. …
Each year nondiscrimination testing must be performed on your Defined Benefit Plan. Do you have a strategy in place? The right plan design strategy can address potential testing failures. Join us on as we provide insights into what’s involved with nondiscrimination testing and what you…
…of retirement plan designs and individual plan features that can help them reach their goals. Depending on their situation, here’s a quick snapshot of some of the most popular: First, a 401(k) plan with a Safe Harbor feature can be a great vehicle. With this…
…future contributions. The company’s retirement PLAN DOCUMENT spells out how forfeitures are to be treated. In other words, the definition of vesting and forfeitures and how they’ll be handled should be clear to the employer and all plan participants. As a plan design feature, vesting…
…participants’ needs. With such flexibility should come interactivity. Does your potential service provider offer a consultative and strategic approach to your retirement plan design? Will they furnish a thorough review of the existing program and provide peer analysis and competitive considerations? Going hand-in-hand with those…