The Appropriateness of Retirement Plan Fees


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The appropriateness of retirement plan fees: hearing before the Committee on Ways and Means, U.S. House of Representatives, One Hundred Tenth Congress, first session, October 30, 2007.







The Appropriateness of Retirement Plan Fees


Book Description

The appropriateness of retirement plan fees : hearing before the Committee on Ways and Means, U.S. House of Representatives, One Hundred Tenth Congress, first session, October 30, 2007.










House Hearing, 110th Congress


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The United States Government Printing Office (GPO) was created in June 1860, and is an agency of the U.S. federal government based in Washington D.C. The office prints documents produced by and for the federal government, including Congress, the Supreme Court, the Executive Office of the President and other executive departments, and independent agencies. A hearing is a meeting of the Senate, House, joint or certain Government committee that is open to the public so that they can listen in on the opinions of the legislation. Hearings can also be held to explore certain topics or a current issue. It typically takes between two months up to two years to be published. This is one of those hearings.




Uncovering and Understanding Hidden Fees in Qualified Retirement Plans


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In the United States, the level of concern over 401(k) fees is steadily increasing. However, very few employers understand the nature and scope of the retirement plan industry's business model. Not even the Federal Government fully grasps the issue. Understanding how hidden fees came about, and recognizing the specific types and amounts of such fees, will help employers make better decisions regarding 401(k) services. That understanding will help create a more secure retirement for American workers.Notwithstanding the obscure nature of retirement plan economics there is a rigorous way to determine the costs of any such plan.Directors, officers, and executives of plan sponsors have a fiduciary duty to know, manage, and control all of the fees assessed to plan assets.Modern fee structures are the result of mingling fiduciary and non-fiduciary philosophies. Hidden and excessive fees can be corrected by embracing an independent fiduciary only approach toward plan management.There is more at stake than is generally contemplated. Correcting errant business practices in the 401(k) industry is important for participants, plan sponsors, and society as a whole.




401(k) Answer Book


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Quite simply, the hunt for specific answers to important questions begins - and ends - with this clear, comprehensive resource. 401(k) Answer Book covers all aspects of plan design and administration, as well as the relationships of 401(k) plans with other types of retirement plans. When participants, sponsors, or service providers ask you questions, this book gives you the answers. 401(k) Answer Book provides coverage of 401(k) plan design, testing, taxation, reporting and disclosure, and termination, and brings you up to date on investment-related topics and regulatory guidance. Written by the experts at Empower Retirement, this comprehensive one-volume desk reference is a must have for pension administrators, benefits managers, fund managers, trustees, accountants, attorneys, human resource professionals, consultants, advisors, and anyone who deals professionally with 401(k) plans. 401(k) Answer Book, 2021 Edition is packed with special features, including: A 401(k) Compliance Calendar An IRS Rollover Chart A chart of key participant disclosures and notices with cross-references to chapters for detailed information Up-to-date sample notice templates for safe harbor 401(k) plan notices, automatic enrollment notices, and QDIA notices (appendices A, B, and C) Sample Section 404(c) checklist Information on rollover rights of nonspouse beneficiaries Model notice for an EIAA Practical information on partial plan terminations, plan mergers, and spinoffs Fiduciary guidelines for selecting an annuity payment option And much more! Previous Edition: 401(k) Answer Book, 2020 Edition, ISBN 9781543817324




Savings Fitness


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Many people mistakenly believe that Social Security (SS) will pay for all or most of their retire. needs, but the fact is, since its inception, SS has provided little protection. A comfortable retire. usually requires SS, pensions, personal savings & invest. The key tool for making a secure retire. a reality is financial planning. It will help clarify your retire. goals as well as other financial goals you want to ¿buy¿ along the way. It will show you how to manage your money so you can afford today¿s needs yet still fund tomorrow¿s. You¿ll learn how to save your money to make it work for you & how to protect it so it will be there when you need it. Explains how you can take the best advantage of retire. plans at work, & what to do if you¿re on your own. Illustrations.




401(k) Answer Book


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401(k) Answer Book, 2022 Edition