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Turning High Income Into Long-Term Wealth: 5 Strategic Uses of Defined Benefit Plans
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
Read MoreMaximizing Tax Efficiency With Cash Balance Plans
Cash balance plans might not be typical, but they could offer the benefits you’ve been missing. Learn more in our latest article.
Read MoreUsing Defined Benefit Plans to Maximize Business Exit Strategies
Planning a business exit? Our latest article explores a strategy that can save you thousands in taxes and bolster your retirement savings.
Read MoreCombining 401(k) and Cash Balance Plans: A Powerful Retirement Strategy
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.
Read MoreThe Future of Defined Benefit Plans: Are They Still Relevant?
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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The Importance of Customizing Pension Plans for Small Businesses
Small businesses can realize substantial benefits by offering customizable pension plans to employees. Learn more about the advantages.
Read MoreImpact of Market Volatility on Cash Balance Plans
Financial markets are volatile. Learn the effects on your cash balance plans and what strategies could help keep your plan healthy.
Read MoreInterest Crediting Rate Strategies in Cash Balance Plans
Not all ICRs are created equal! Learn how to choose the right interest crediting rate strategy for your cash balance plan.
Read MoreMake the Most of Your Cash Balance Plan: Tips and Strategies
Want to move beyond the basics to discover exactly how to make the most of your cash balance plan? It’s all here.
Read MoreThe Benefits of Overfunded Pension Plans: Why Having More Than Enough Funds Is a Good Thing
What if your company’s pension plan didn’t just fulfill its obligations, but surpassed them? Learn the benefits of overfunded pension plans.
Read MoreTax Deductions Made Easy: The Benefits of a Cash Balance Plan
A cash balance plan could simplify your tax deductions and boost your savings. Learn more about this powerful financial tool here.
Read MoreHow Does A Cash Balance Plan Pay Out?
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...
Read MoreHow Is A Cash Balance Plan Taxed?
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...
Read MoreBenefits Of Cash Balance Plans
“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...
Read MoreBad Decisions Plan Sponsors Make & How To Avoid Them
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...
Read MoreChallenges Small Businesses Face In Offering Retirement Plans & How To Overcome Them
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...
Read MoreWhat’s The #1 Way Advisors Help Their Business Owner Clients With Their Retirement Plans?
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...
Read MoreSECURE Act Incentives To Sponsor A Retirement Plan
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...
Read MoreIs Your Retirement Plan Ready For A Recession?
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...
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