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Wednesday, April 1, 2026

For many businesses, defined benefit plans are a way to attract top talent. And when used thoughtfully, they can help employees build wealth. Our latest article takes a closer look at some key strategic uses of defined benefit plans and how

Monday, January 5, 2026

Cash balance plans might not be typical, but they could offer the benefits you’ve been missing. Learn more in our latest article.

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Planning a business exit? Our latest article explores a strategy that can save you thousands in taxes and bolster your retirement savings.

Monday, July 7, 2025

Want to save more for retirement and pay fewer taxes as a business owner? Read my new article about combining 401(k) and cash balance plans.

Thursday, April 10, 2025

Defined benefit plans are changing, but they’re not gone. See how they’re evolving and what it means for your financial future.

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Thursday, January 9, 2025

Small businesses can realize substantial benefits by offering customizable pension plans to employees. Learn more about the advantages.

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Financial markets are volatile. Learn the effects on your cash balance plans and what strategies could help keep your plan healthy.

Thursday, June 27, 2024

Not all ICRs are created equal! Learn how to choose the right interest crediting rate strategy for your cash balance plan.

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Want to move beyond the basics to discover exactly how to make the most of your cash balance plan? It’s all here.

Friday, January 12, 2024

What if your company’s pension plan didn’t just fulfill its obligations, but surpassed them? Learn the benefits of overfunded pension plans.

Thursday, October 12, 2023

A cash balance plan could simplify your tax deductions and boost your savings. Learn more about this powerful financial tool here.

Tuesday, December 1, 2020

When employees participating in a cash balance plan retire, how they are paid out through the plan differs in key ways from traditional pensions or defined contribution plans like a 401(k). Learn how these plans pay out retirement...

Monday, November 2, 2020

Cash balance plans are growing in popularity, especially among small businesses with high earners, like medical offices or legal firms. Two of the things that make cash balance plans so appealing are their high contribution limits and...

Thursday, October 1, 2020

“The best investment you can make is an investment in yourself” is a common saying and entrepreneurs seem to really take it to heart. They see more growth potential in their own businesses than in the stock market or other...

Tuesday, September 1, 2020

Sponsoring a workplace retirement plan is hard. No one argues the fact that complying with ERISA law in order to help workers save for retirement is difficult. Because it is challenging, plan sponsors are prone to make mistakes. It...

Monday, August 10, 2020

If you ask most small business owners, they know the benefits of offering a retirement plan. It’s not a lack of interest that keeps them from sponsoring one for their employees. Usually it’s an understanding of the...

Thursday, July 2, 2020

You became a financial advisor because you want to help people. Luckily, your business owner clients have a lot of things that they need help with. One of their biggest issues is usually their company-sponsored retirement plan. There...

Thursday, June 4, 2020

Most business owners want to take care of their employees and do what is right for them. They know that sponsoring a retirement plan can help their employees and also help the business by retaining top talent. Unfortunately, there are...

Thursday, May 7, 2020

With the effects of the COVID-19 limitation measures wreaking havoc on the economy, many are talking of recession in the coming months. The news that the U.S. economy contracted for the first time in six years in the first quarter of...