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Preparing for Compliance: What Employers Need to Do Now About Mandatory Auto Enrollment

With the mandatory auto enrollment rules set to take effect in 2025, employers need to take proactive steps to ensure compliance and minimize potential disruptions. Understanding the necessary adjustments, staying informed on regulatory changes, and planning ahead will help businesses navigate these new requirements smoothly. Key Steps for Employers   Review Your Current Retirement Plan […]

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Beyond the Paycheck: How to Leverage Executive Perks for Long-Term Financial Success

Once you reach the executive level, your paycheck is probably more than just a salary and a bonus. You likely have access to a range of perks – like stock options, deferred compensation, and extra retirement benefits – that can help grow your wealth and secure your financial future. Despite their importance, there is a

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What Employers Need to Know About Pre-Enactment vs. Post-Enactment Plans

The mandatory auto-enrollment rules under SECURE 2.0 apply differently to retirement plans depending on when they were established. Employers need to understand the distinction between pre-enactment and post-enactment plans to ensure compliance and avoid unintended penalties. What Is a Pre-Enactment Plan? A pre-enactment plan is any 401(k) or 403(b) plan that was established before December

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Special Considerations for Small Businesses and Multiple Employer Plans (MEPs)

The new mandatory auto-enrollment rules bring significant changes, but not all businesses are affected in the same way. Small businesses and multiple employer plans (MEPs) have specific exemptions and considerations that employers should understand as they prepare for the upcoming changes. How Small Businesses Are Affected Small businesses, defined as those with 10 or fewer

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How the New Auto-Enrollment Rules Work: Contribution and Withdrawal Requirements

With the new mandatory auto-enrollment rules taking effect in 2025, employers need to understand the details of how these changes will impact 401(k) and 403(b) plans. The regulations set specific contribution requirements while allowing employees the flexibility to adjust or opt out. Here’s what you need to know about contribution structures, withdrawal options, and compliance

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Giving Back as a Family: Local Volunteer Opportunities in New Orleans

Teaching children about the importance of community and charitable giving is one of the most valuable life lessons a family can share. By volunteering together, families can create lasting memories, strengthen their bond, and foster a sense of gratitude and empathy in their children. In a city as rich in culture and community spirit as

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What Employers Need to Know About the New Mandatory Auto-Enrollment Rules

The SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 is bringing some big changes to 401(k) and 403(b) plans, including a new rule that requires most newly established plans to include automatic enrollment. With the 2025 deadline approaching, it’s important for employers to understand what this means and how to prepare. Who Needs to Pay Attention to the

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