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Five Reasons Why Cryptocurrencies Can Present Serious Risks to 401(k) Fiduciaries and Participants

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

On March 10, 2022, the Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) released compliance guidance that cautions plan fiduciaries to exercise extreme care before they consider adding a cryptocurrency.

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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.

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Cryptocurrency in 401(k) Plans? Might be More Like “Crypto-nite,” Says the DOL in Its Latest Release

Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration (“DOL”), cryptocurrency might carry similar dangers for otherwise strong and healthy 401(k) plan accounts. Kryptonite is a fictional substance that causes the mighty Superman to lose all his strength. According to a recent release from the U.S.

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Why employee wellness matters – and how it’s good for business

Insperity

Experiencing “presenteeism”, meaning they are not mentally present or productive even when they are physically at work. Many employees spend more of their waking hours at work than with their own family, especially in workplaces where everyone works full time in the office. This impacts the vast majority of employees.

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Seventh Circuit Affirms Dismissal of ERISA Stock-Drop Case

Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

Dudenhoeffer , courts around the country have overwhelmingly rejected ERISA fiduciary-breach claims by 401(k) plan participants seeking relief related to investments in company stock funds. Among the menu of investment options in the Boeing 401(k) plan was a Boeing stock fund in which plan participants could invest in Boeing stock.

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401(k) Plans: 20 Things You Should Know

HR Digest

Are you planning to invest in a 401(k) retirement savings plan, but unsure of the critical things to consider before making a decision? In this article, we will share 20 essential things you need to know about a 401(k), including contribution limits, investment options, employer contributions, fees, and more.

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What an Early 401K Withdrawal Costs Amidst the Great Resignation

HR Digest

A third of employed workers say they expect to seek a new job this year, and many of them are likely to withdraw money out of their 401(k), something financial planners never recommend. workers with at least one retirement account, almost 21% of Americans who quit their job during the epidemic cashed out their 401(k).

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