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Looking Ahead, the IRS Raises 401(k) Contribution Limit to $23,500 for 2025

HR Digest

The Internal Revenue Service is making some changes to how much you can contribute to your 401(k) plans. As per the IRS, 401(k) limits for 2025 have been increased to an annual amount of $23,500, up from $23,000. Will the 401(k) Cap Increase Be Enough to Help Employees Save for Retirement?

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401(k) fees are lower but still hard to understand. Planners can help

Employee Benefit News

A government watchdog reports that Labor Department regulations haven't made much of an impact on the levels of disclosure and comprehension.

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What happens to 401k if furloughed?

HR Digest

If you’re furloughed, does that mean your 401k is canceled? In a sentence: no, your furlough pay reduction does not lead to 401k cancellation. Your 401k is yours, and it stays yours. In this article, you should know that furlough and 401(k) are two different things. How is your 401(k) affected by furloughs?

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Top 10 401(k) Providers in 2023

HR Lineup

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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Tenth Circuit Adopts “Meaningful Benchmark” Pleading Standard in Dismissing Challenges to 401(k) Plan Fees

Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

In a case of first impression in the Tenth Circuit, the Court recently joined the chorus of circuit courts in holding that a 401(k) plan participant alleging excessive investment management or recordkeeping fees must assert a “meaningful benchmark” in order to survive a motion to dismiss. The case is Matney v. Barrick Gold , No.

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Highlights From a Conference on Retirement Savings

Money Talk

Below are my key take-aways: Reluctance to Spend - Many people who saved regularly for decades in retirement savings plans such as IRAs and 401(k)s- as financial experts told them to do- are now hesitant to spend down their assets. 401(k) plans), they generally don’t save for retirement. The alternative (i.e.,

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The DOL makes 401(K) cybersecurity recommendations

Business Management Daily

Last year, the Department of Labor released a trio of documents advising employers with 401(k) plans about cybersecurity. It’s useful to think about cybersecurity the way the federal government does. The post The DOL makes 401(K) cybersecurity recommendations appeared first on Business Management Daily.

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