Below is an archive of “Benefit Insights,” our firm newsletter:

Aug. 2010: Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan Offers Many Advantages

Jun. 2010: Roth 401(k) FAQs

Apr. 2010: When Should the Check be in the Mail?

Feb. 2010: Participants are on a Need to Know Basis...and They Need to Know

Dec. 2009: Mandatory Electronic Filing Applies to Form 5500 Soon!

Nov. 2009: Coping with the Impact of the Pension Protection Act

Oct. 2009: Voluntary Corrections for Qualified Plans

Aug. 2009: Plan Distributions Are on the Rise

Jun. 2009: ERISA Fiduciary Responsibilities

Apr. 2009: Layoffs Can Result in a Partial Plan Termination Requiring 100% Vesting

Feb. 2009: Payment Options for Plan Expenses

Dec. 2008: The Hidden Pension Trap—The Aggregation Rules

Oct. 2008: Timely Deposit of Plan Contributions

Aug. 2008: EGTRRA Restatements... The time has come

Jun. 2008: Solving 401(k) Testing Problems With New Design Options

Apr. 2008: Top Heavy Rules May Impact Plan Design

Mar. 2008: The Impact of the Pension Protection Act on Defined Benefit Plans

Feb. 2008: Understanding 401(k) ADP and ACP Testing

Dec. 2007: Default Investment Rules Facilitate Auto Enrollment

Oct. 2007: Compensation: Definitions and Applications

Aug. 2007: Keeping Abreast of Plan Limitations

Jun. 2007: Keeping Up To Date With Form 5500 Requirements

Apr. 2007: The Prudent 401(k) Fiduciary

Feb. 2007: Plan Compliance Update for 2007

Dec. 2006: Participant Cruise Control: Automatic Enrollment

Oct. 2006: Pension Protection Act of 2006 Reinforces Private Pension System

Aug. 2006: Retirement Plan Coverage for Part-Time Employees

June 2006: Hardship Distributions Provide Valuable Option

Apr. 2006: Military Leave Rules for Retirement Plans

Feb. 2006: Responsibilities of a Plan Sponsor

Dec. 2005: A Primer on Qualified Plan Document Maintenance

Oct. 2005: The Plain Truth About “Simple” Retirement Plans

Aug. 2005: New Retirement Plan Option Coming in 2006: The Roth 401(k)!

Apr. 2005: Guide to Distributions From 401(k) Plans

Oct. 2004: Participant-Directed Account Liability

June 2004: Dividing Retirement Benefits in Divorce


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