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4 days ago4 min read
Need to Know: Retiree Life in the Post-Pandemic Economy
As the pandemic fades further into the rearview mirror, retirees are enjoying retirement with well-defined priorities and spending time...
4 days ago1 min read
Preserve Certain Tax Benefits for Those Born before Jan. 2, 1936
Special methods of figuring the tax on lump-sum distributions for those born before Jan. 2, 1936.
Sep 23, 20241 min read
Need to Know: 2024 Employee Financial Wellness Report
Find out what you need to know about The 2024 State of Employee Financial Wellness Report.
Feb 11, 20243 min read
How SECURE 2.0 Affects Employee Benefits
Here's how SECURE 2.0 Affects Employee Benefits
Jun 19, 20231 min read
Need to Know: Retirement Planning Catch-Up Contribution Changes from SECURE 2.0
Under SECURE 2.0, starting in 2024, those earning at least $145,000 for the year must treat catch-up contributions as a ROTH contribution.
Jan 10, 20233 min read
SECURE Act 2.0: What's Changing in 2023 & 2024
On December 29, 2022, the President signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, which included the SECURE 2.0 Act (“SECURE 2.
Nov 10, 20223 min read
Need to Know: Here's How Much the Average American Has Saved for Retirement at Every Age
See how you stack up to the average American when it comes to your retirement savings.
Nov 10, 20223 min read
Insights & Trends: Even Millionaires Are Anxious About Their Retirement Security
While a million dollars may sound like a lot of money, in reality, it's only "table stakes" in funding a retirement lasting 25-30 years.
Sep 21, 20227 min read
Need to Know: Top 5 Operational Errors of 403b Plans
Whether you have a large plan or a small plan, you should perform frequent self-reviews to ensure you are not making common mistakes.
May 11, 20222 min read
Need to Know: Retirement Planning for Freelancers
Did you know that nearly 30% of Americans currently freelance? This percentage has doubled since 2014.
Mar 20, 20222 min read
Need to Know: How "The New Normal" Will Shape Retirement Planning
Most Americans are ready to put COVID-19 in the rear view mirror when it comes to retirement planning.
Jan 19, 20224 min read
Need to Know: 3 Themes Shaping the 2022 Retirement Landscape
Insights on the major themes professionals at the firm expect to shape the retirement landscape in 2022.
Oct 18, 20212 min read
Need to Know: National Retirement Savings Week
COVID-19 continues to have a tremendous economic impact, and as National Retirement Savings Week kicks off, we're highlighting how the...
Mar 21, 20211 min read
Restatement Cycles Timelines
The Robin S. Weingast & Associates team is currently working on the restatement process for all plans.
Feb 9, 20212 min read
How COVID-19 is Affecting Consumer Confidence
Reactions to COVID-19 and the impact on consumer confidence is prompting many consumers to reassess their retirement and financial plans.
Jan 25, 20214 min read
Disadvantages of a Cash Balance Pension Plan
In a recent post, we outlined cash balance pension Plans. Today, we're walking you through some of the disadvantages of this defined...
Jan 20, 20214 min read
Cash Balance Defined Benefit Plans
Current tax legislation is encouraging many professionals to adopt Cash Balance Plans as part of their pension programs.
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