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How the SECURE 2.0 Act will Impact your Retirement Plan in 2024

As the SECURE 2.0 Act makes its way through the headlines, plan sponsors may start to feel overwhelmed by the many provisions contained within this Act. To help alleviate some of this concern, plan sponsors may want to focus on the provisions that are both mandatory and will be effective within the next 2 years.
February 24, 2023 By Nick Stucko SECURE 2.0 Act SECURE, SECURE 2.0 Act, Retirement Plan Legislation, 401(k), Pension   Comments Read More >>
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How The SECURE 2.0 Act Will Impact Your Retirement Plan in 2023

On December 29, 2022, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 was signed into law which included the highly anticipated Securing a Strong Retirement Act (SECURE 2.0). This Act brings major changes to the U.S. Retirement System and builds upon the enhancements that were implemented under the SECURE Act of 2019.
January 30, 2023 By Nick Stucko SECURE 2.0 Act SECURE, SECURE 2.0 Act, Retirement Plan Legislation, 401(k), Pension   Comments Read More >>
COVID-19 Masks

Encouraging Plan Participation During the Pandemic | Retirement & Coronavirus Trends | Legislative Highlights

As the coronavirus pandemic has impacted the economics, finances, and health of many Americans, retirement plan participants may be evaluating continued participation in retirement plans. Learn more about how to encourage plan participation during the pandemic along with trends for plan sponsors and retirement plan participants during COVID-19.
August 20, 2020 By Petros Koumantaros Newsletter covid, covid19, covid-19, engagement, participation   Comments Read More >>
Older Employees in the Workforce

Older Employees in the Workforce | The SECURE Act | COVID-19 + CARES Act | Legislative Highlights

While Millennials have been the focus of much of the discussion around the evolution of the workplace, the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics reports that the number of employees aged 65 and older has increased nearly 70% in the last decade. Learn more about these demographic trends plus more on the SECURE Act, the CARES Act, and what plan sponsors need to know about COVID-19.
May 19, 2020 By Petros Koumantaros Newsletter covid, covid19, covid-19, secure act, the secure act, cares act, the cares act, workforce, demographics, older employees   Comments Read More >>
COVID-19 Retirement Plan Help

COVID-19 Retirement Plan Help and the CARES Act

The President recently signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the "CARES Act"). The CARES Act amends and introduces new retirement plan provisions to support employers and plan participants. Spectrum's Consultants have gone through the CARES Act and summarized the retirement plan changes for you. We invite you to contact us to help you or your plan participants further.
March 31, 2020 By Petros Koumantaros Announcements cares act, cares, covid19, covid-19, relief, retirement plan relief   Comments Read More >>
SECURE Act

SECURE Act

In 2019, Congress passed, and the President signed, The SECURE Act which stands for Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement. While the act is wide-reaching, in short it provides a number of measures which make it more attractive for employers like you to sponsor a retirement plan or enhance your existing plan. We invite you to watch the video, then contact us to discuss how – together – we can leverage these new rules to your advantage.
February 1, 2020 By Petros Koumantaros Employer Connect secure act, secure, secure act of 2019, legislation   Comments Read More >>
Your World Evolves and Your Retirement Plan Should, Too

Your World Evolves and Your Retirement Plan Should, Too

Every business has a lifecycle. Over time, your business grows and changes; sometimes in small ways, other times in big ways. These changes can impact the needs and goals you – and your employees – have with respect to your retirement plan. Our goal is to ensure your retirement plan continues to evolve along with your business. We invite you to watch our quick video to learn how we can help your plan adapt to your current situation.
February 1, 2020 By Petros Koumantaros Employer Connect goals, plan design, plan amendment   Comments Read More >>
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ERISA Workplace Retirement Plan Limits

The federal government annually publishes updated qualified retirement plan limits, which impact the contributions, benefit accruals, and compliance of ERISA covered qualified retirement plans. The below tables summarize the most significant changes in recent history.