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The SECURE 2.0 Act Amendment: What Employers Can Expect in 2026
By: Eric Droblyen
January 13th 2026
Most 401(k) plans must adopt a SECURE 2.0 amendment by December 31, 2026. Here’s what employers should expect from their 401(k) provider and when action is required.
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How to Prepare Your 401(k) Plan for SECURE 2.0 Changes (2026 Update)
By: Eric Droblyen
November 18th 2025
Learn how small business owners can prepare their 401(k) plan for SECURE 2.0’s final 2026 changes—including Roth catch-ups, LTPT eligibility, and auto-enrollment.
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Is Your Company Part of a Controlled Group? You Need to Know or Risk 401(k) Plan Disqualification
By: Eric Droblyen
July 30th 2025
Learn how IRS controlled group rules impact 401(k) plans, including SECURE 2.0 changes, family attribution, and risks of compliance failures.
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Safe Harbor 401(k) Plans: FAQs for Small Businesses
By: Eric Droblyen
July 15th 2025
Reduce 401(k) testing headaches and boost retirement savings—your top Safe Harbor 401(k) FAQs answered.
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Classic vs. QACA Safe Harbor 401(k) Plans: How to Choose the Best Option for Your Business
By: Eric Droblyen
April 22nd 2025
Compare classic vs. QACA Safe Harbor 401(k) plans. Learn key differences, SECURE Act updates, and how to choose the best plan for your business.
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SECURE 2.0’s Automatic Enrollment Mandate for 401(k)s – What Employers Need to Know
By: Eric Droblyen
March 26th 2024
SECURE 2.0 requires new 401(k) plans to implement an automatic enrollment feature in 2025 unless an exception applies. Here's what employers need to know.
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401(k) Long-Term, Part Time Rules – What Employers Need to Know
By: Eric Droblyen
December 5th 2023
The SECURE Act’s long-term, part-time rules for 401(k) plans are complicated. Plan design changes can help employers with part-time employees avoid them.
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Is Your Company Part of an Affiliated Service Group? Know for Certain or Risk 401(k) Plan Disqualification
By: Eric Droblyen
October 24th 2023
Determining whether your company is part of an affiliated service group is complex, but necessary to avoid plan errors which can result in plan disqualification.
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401(k) Eligibility: When to Let Employees Join Your Plan
By: Eric Droblyen
April 11th 2023
Company goals, employee demographics, and plan features are all factors small businesses should consider when choosing 401(k) eligibility terms.
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Automatic Enrollment – Is It Right for Your Small Business 401(k) Plan?
By: Brian Furgala
March 14th 2023
Learn the 3 options of automatic enrollment in a 401(k) plan and decide which is right for your business. Plus, read the latest changes from SECURE 2.0.
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