Safe Harbor

Why It’s Important to Think About a Safe Harbor Plan Now

Justin Pinner

Insights for Employers, Insights for Everyone Else, Safe Harbor

You’ll hear a lot about Safe Harbor 401(k) plans this month, and with good reason. They are a valuable option, and the one that around 80% of small businesses choose.…

Enjoy Your Summer: 401GO Can Set Up Your Safe Harbor 401(k) in Minutes

Judd Bagley

SMB, Insights for Advisors, Insights for Employers, Safe Harbor

While most people consider Labor Day to be the unofficial first day of autumn, those of us in the retirement savings business think the season changes on October 1st: Safe…

Safe Harbor or Traditional 401(k): Which Is Better for Your Small Business?

Dillon Hunt

Insights for Employers, Safe Harbor

Have you heard of a Safe Harbor 401(k)? Maybe you have, but you don’t know how it works. Or you know how it works, but you’re not sure it would…

Why Safe Harbor 401(k) Plans Are so Popular with Small Businesses

Kevin Richards

Blog, Insights for Employers, Insights for Everyone Else, Safe Harbor, SMB

If you’re a small-business owner thinking of offering a 401(k) plan to your employees, you may want to consider a Safe Harbor plan. Safe Harbor plans have some distinct advantages…

How Do Non-Elective 401(k) Contributions Work?

Jennifer Stott

Blog, FA Partnerships, Insights for Advisors, Insights for Employers, Insights for Everyone Else, Insights for Participants, NFA, Safe Harbor, SMB

Sometimes called “profit-sharing plans,” non-elective 401(k)s can be a powerful tool for small businesses to retain good employees, reduce taxes, and help business owners prepare for their own retirement.  But…

401(k) Compliance: What You Need to Know

Jennifer Stott

Blog, FA Partnerships, Insights for Advisors, Insights for Employers, Safe Harbor, SMB

401(k) plans are created with fairness in mind. They are intended to provide a benefit that is valuable to all employees who choose to participate. To ensure this fairness, the…