Want Your 401(k) Plan to Stand Out? Use These Keys.

Retirement benefits are the second most valued employee benefit a company offers, after health insurance. 88% of employees say a 401(k) is a must-have benefit when they’re looking for a job. Employees at large companies are taken care of, with 401(k) plans and executive compensation packages. But what about employees in small companies?

401(k) Setup: What You Need to Know

Before a company can set up a 401(k) plan, some important decisions will need to be made. Are you ready to get started? Navigate through this five-step process.

Shopping for a 401(k)? Ask These Questions.

The vernacular of retirement benefits can sound like a foreign language. And, because the best 401(k) providers vary so much in what they offer and how much they charge, it can be difficult to do a good comparison.

CalSavers: The California Secure Choice Program

The state of California has enacted into law a mandatory retirement plan called CalSavers. This mandate will affect millions of companies with employees in California. Understand the details and implications before making a decision with far-reaching consequences.

401(k) or Secure Choice: The Ultimate Guide

With secure choice plans being offered in more and more states, it’s important to understand enough details to advise clients properly on their best options. Retirement plan decisions can have far-reaching consequences for both employer and employee.

Illinois Secure Choice Program: Pros and Cons

The state of Illinois passed the Illinois Secure Choice Program Act, which became effective in June of 2015. Like many other similar state retirement programs, it mandates that all employers that do not offer a retirement plan to their employees participate in the state plan.

Blackhawk Express Delivers Benefits Wherever They are Needed

Back in December of 2008, when small business owners Niasha Hawkins & Lemule Hawkins started trucking company Blackhawk Express, they were in the midst of a journey. Today, it is easy to hear the joy they feel for the growth of their family and their business.

7 Ways Online 401(k) Plans Change the Game For Small Businesses

Modern 401(k) providers are creating a new environment of opportunity for small business owners, HR specialists, and financial advisors. These providers leverage cutting-edge technology explicitly designed to improve participation and significantly reduce the overall risk for owners of small businesses.