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401(k) Plan Design Choices to Simplify Annual Admin the Most

By: Eric Droblyen
December 6th 2022
Proper 401(k) plan design can reduce the time employers must spend on annual plan administration by hours. We outline the simplest options to administer.
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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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The Ideal 401(k) Plan for Employees and Employers

By: Eric Droblyen
October 11th 2022
The ideal 401(k) plan helps employees and employers meet their respective goals at the lowest cost. To achieve one, employers must understand their features.
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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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Bundled or Unbundled 401(k) Provider – How to Choose

By: Eric Droblyen
November 10th 2021
Bundled (or full-service) 401k providers deliver all of the major plan administration services, while unbundled providers must ally with other companies to do so.
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401(k) Administration Checklist for the 2020 Plan Year

By: Eric Droblyen
December 11th 2019
An important 401(k) fiduciary responsibility is ensuring plan administration tasks are completed timely each year. Our checklist makes this job easy.
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3 Warning Signs Your 401(k) Provider is Ripping You Off

By: Eric Droblyen
October 16th 2019
If you’re a business owner, you must know how much your 401(k) plan costs because the consequences for paying excessive fees are high.
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Switching 401(k) Providers? What to Expect and Pitfalls to Avoid

By: Eric Droblyen
June 26th 2019
To lower your 401k fees, you may need to replace your plan provider. This move can seem daunting until you understand the process and the pitfalls to avoid.
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Employers Must Avoid 401(k) Providers They Can't Understand

By: Eric Droblyen
June 12th 2019
Avoiding 401k fiduciary liability can be easy. You just need a basic understanding of your fiduciary responsibilities and an easy-to-monitor plan provider.
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Calculating ADP 401(k) Fees Using Their 408b-2 Disclosure

By: Eric Droblyen
August 22nd 2018
ADP is one of the largest 401(k) providers in country. Their 408b-2 fee disclosure is also one of the worst. Here are 3 steps for deciphering it.
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