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Removing Hidden 401(k) Fees - What Employers Need to Know

Removing Hidden 401(k) Fees - What Employers Need to Know

By: Eric Droblyen

December 21st 2022

Revenue-sharing payments are hidden fees paid to 401(k) providers by some mutual funds. By replacing these funds, employers can increase participant returns.
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How 401(k) Participants Can Match the Federal TSP's Low Fees

How 401(k) Participants Can Match the Federal TSP's Low Fees

By: Eric Droblyen

November 8th 2022

The Federal TSP is the lowest cost defined contribution plan in the US. Employers can help their 401(k) participants pay similar fees by taking two simple steps.
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Five Reasons Why Hidden 401(k) Fees Should be Illegal

Five Reasons Why Hidden 401(k) Fees Should be Illegal

By: Eric Droblyen

March 16th 2022

Hidden 401(k) fees should be illegal. They can make it almost impossible for employers to protect the interests of plan participants and avoid fiduciary liability.
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How to Make Small Business 401(k)s Cheaper than Mega Plans

How to Make Small Business 401(k)s Cheaper than Mega Plans

By: Eric Droblyen

January 5th 2022

Small 401(k) plans are notorious for high fees. Here's how business owners can benefit by making their small plan cheaper than a mega plan for participants.
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How to Calculate Your All-In 401(k) Fee

How to Calculate Your All-In 401(k) Fee

By: Eric Droblyen

July 1st 2021

Learn step-by-step how to calculate the total 401(k) fee in this short, easy-to-read guide.
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401(k) Fees - What You Need to Know About The 3 Major Categories

401(k) Fees - What You Need to Know About The 3 Major Categories

By: Eric Droblyen

July 1st 2021

The DOL places 401(k) fees into 3 major categories. Learn everything you need to know about each in this quick read.
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'Hidden' 401(k) Fees – What Business Owners Need to Know

'Hidden' 401(k) Fees – What Business Owners Need to Know

By: Eric Droblyen

January 6th 2021

Hidden administration fees increase the cost of investing for 401(k) participants - reducing their returns. Here are the most common and how to uncover them.
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How to Find & Calculate Transamerica 401(k) Fees

How to Find & Calculate Transamerica 401(k) Fees

By: Eric Droblyen

December 17th 2020

Finding Transamerica 401k fees isn't easy. In this guide, we'll show you average Transamerica fees, then how to find & calculate them in your plan.
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Paying 401(k) Admin Fees from Plan Assets Hurt Business Owners Most

Paying 401(k) Admin Fees from Plan Assets Hurt Business Owners Most

By: Eric Droblyen

August 19th 2020

Small business owners often have the most to gain personally by paying their 401k provider's administration fees from a bank account instead of plan assets
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How to Find & Calculate MassMutual 401(k) Fees

How to Find & Calculate MassMutual 401(k) Fees

By: Eric Droblyen

June 30th 2020

Finding MassMutual's 401k fees isn't easy. In this guide, we'll show you average MassMutual fees, then how to find & calculate them in your plan.
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