Considering the recent market volatility and related economic fallout, new research by EBRI finds that the impact still appears to be recoverable.
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BY John Iekel | 4/23/2020
Recordkeepers have acted quickly to incorporate social distancing and follow stay-at-home orders in response to the Coronavirus pandemic—including a whopping 98% of staffers working at home—a new... Read More
BY Ted Godbout | 4/22/2020
While the latest COVID-19 stimulus bill does not include retirement policy changes, it does add funding for the small business loan program that can be used to help pay retirement benefits. ... Read More
BY Nevin E. Adams, JD | 4/21/2020
Though I’m naturally inclined to look for the good in things, you can put me in the category of folks concerned about throwing wide open pre-retirement access to retirement accounts.
It has... Read More
BY Robert Richter | 4/20/2020
What could getting to the chocolate center of a hard candy have to do with an expanded loan repayment period? Read on.
Some of you (older) readers might remember the Tootsie Roll Pop ad where a... Read More
BY Nevin E. Adams, JD | 4/17/2020
One thing that came through loud and clear in the responses to last week’s Reader Poll is that we’re all dealing with a lot of questions—and it’s still early. This week we asked readers how plan... Read More
BY NAPA Net Staff | 4/17/2020
Citing the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic, the Garden State has extended the deadline for considering its proposed fiduciary rule, and the Golden State has extended the CalSavers... Read More
BY Robert Richter | 4/14/2020
A common question regarding the CARES Act distribution, loan and required minimum distribution (RMD) waiver provisions[i] is whether these provisions are optional or mandatory. In most cases,... Read More
BY Nevin E. Adams, JD | 4/14/2020
The CARES Act has greatly expanded American workers' pre-retirement access to their retirement accounts—so, how might it affect their retirement?
There would seem to be plenty of reason for... Read More
BY NAPA Net Staff | 4/14/2020
A new survey of plan sponsors finds notable decision gaps between large and small employers in their adoption of the provisions of the CARES Act.
Considering the breadth and potential depth of... Read More
BY Ted Godbout | 4/14/2020
The two service providers have joined the growing list of firms helping their clients impacted by the coronavirus to adopt the retirement plan relief provisions of the CARES Act.
Pentegra... Read More
BY Nevin E. Adams, JD | 4/10/2020
A number of recordkeepers/TPAs are already reaching out to plan sponsors on decisions regarding the optional provisions of the CARES Act, notably COVID-19 related distribution and loan options—but... Read More
BY Ted Godbout | 4/10/2020
Amid the coronavirus bear market, target date funds generally performed in line with expectations, but not all TDFs are created equal and outcomes have varied, according to new research by... Read More
BY Ted Godbout | 4/9/2020
Securian Financial announced April 9 that it is waiving all COVID-19 related 401(k) distribution fees for the retirement plans it serves as recordkeeper and, moving forward, will permanently make all... Read More
BY NAPA Net Staff | 4/9/2020
Questions regarding the administration of the CARES Act have been pouring in—and we’ve got answers!
As part of a series of recent webcasts, we have received a large number of questions from our... Read More
BY Robert Richter | 4/9/2020
A common question regarding the CARES Act distribution, loan and required minimum distribution (RMD) waiver provisions[i] is whether these provisions are optional or mandatory. In most cases,... Read More
BY Martin L. Pippins | 4/8/2020
Last week the question arose as to whether retirement plan contributions for small businesses were covered under the CARES Act’s Paycheck Protection Program—now we have a definitive answer.
As was... Read More
BY Robert Richter | 4/7/2020
A common question regarding the CARES Act distribution, loan and required minimum distribution (RMD) waiver provisions[i] is whether these provisions are optional or mandatory. In most cases,... Read More
BY Nevin E. Adams, JD | 4/7/2020
We are living through an extraordinary time in human existence—and, sadly, some aren’t living through it.
Americans deal with personal natural tragedies every day—wildfires, tornadoes,... Read More
BY Nevin E. Adams, JD | 4/6/2020
Almost overnight we’ve moved from learning about the retirement-related provisions of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to acting on it. It’s early yet, but this week we’... Read More
BY Martin L. Pippins | 4/2/2020
Are retirement plan contributions for small businesses covered under the CARES Act’s Paycheck Protection Program?
Section 1102 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (... Read More
BY NAPA Net Staff | 3/31/2020
On March 30, ARA CEO Brian Graff and Chief Content Officer Nevin Adams covered the key elements in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act in a special webcast.
During the... Read More
BY Ted Godbout | 3/31/2020
Despite increased anxiety over the volatility cause by the Coronavirus, 401(k) plan participants for now are largely maintaining their investment positions and not taking drastic actions, according... Read More
BY John Iekel | 3/31/2020
The American Retirement Association (ARA) on March 30 requested relief from the Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) on certain ERISA notice and disclosure... Read More
BY Nevin E. Adams, JD | 3/31/2020
The legislation is less than a week old, and amidst the scramble for answers and action(s)—well, it’s inevitable that some things will get overlooked, and other important things will be misconstrued... Read More
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