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Top 10 Employee Benefits Certifications for Professionals in 2024

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Administered by the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP) and Dalhousie University, this program provides a comprehensive education on employee benefits, retirement plans, and health benefits. Key Benefits: Specializes in 401(k) plan management, including plan design, fiduciary responsibility, and investment strategies.

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The new urgency for mitigating 401(k) account cash-outs

Employee Benefit News

Authors of a recent study suggest educating employees about the consequences of premature withdrawals and allocating contributions to "sidecar" accounts.

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Top 10 401(k) Providers in 2023

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One of the cornerstones of retirement planning is the 401(k) plan, and choosing the right provider can significantly impact your financial future. In this article, we’ll explore the top 10 401(k) providers for 2023, each offering unique features and benefits to help you make an informed decision. What is a 401(k)?

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Pros & Cons Of Auto-enrolling Employees In A 401(k) Program

Genesis HR Solutions

Should you auto-enroll your employees into your company’s 401(k) program? Instead, take a look at the pros and cons, and then make an educated decision for your company. Automatic enrollment is exactly what it sounds like—you, the employer, automatically enroll your employees into your organization’s 401(k) plan.

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Five Ways for Women to Take Charge of their Financial Futures

Money Talk

I recently attended a webinar about women’s finances presented by the FINRA Investor Education Foundation in cooperation with the New York Public Library. This includes understanding characteristics and amounts of different categories of investments including retirement savings plans like IRAs and 401(k)s.

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The Surprising Reasons Different Generations Are Stressed About Money

Best Money Moves

In recent decades, the cost of education has skyrocketed — the average undergraduate tuition has nearly tripled from 1980 to today, according to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). Some employees have resorted to borrowing from their 401(k) to help make ends meet.

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Cryptocurrency Guidance for 401(k) Plan Fiduciaries

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

Last week, we shared five reasons why cryptocurrencies can present serious risks to 401(k) fiduciaries and participants. Read more > The post Cryptocurrency Guidance for 401(k) Plan Fiduciaries appeared first on Word on Benefits. Since then, there has been some confusion about fiduciary duties when it comes.

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