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Evaluating 401(k) Providers: Separating Commodity from Value-Added Services

Evaluating 401(k) Providers: Separating Commodity from Value-Added Services

By: Eric Droblyen

February 10th 2015

When shopping 401k providers for your small businesses retirement plan, it's important to separate commodity from value-added services.
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Small business owners are redefining the market for 401(k) plans. Result: Mass market “products” are about to go extinct.

Small business owners are redefining the market for 401(k) plans. Result: Mass market “products” are about to go extinct.

By: Greg Carpenter

October 29th 2014

Small business retirement 401k plans value choice over all other buying factors. That’s a common observation across all markets and professions.
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Let’s go shopping! For a 401(k) plan?

Let’s go shopping! For a 401(k) plan?

By: Greg Carpenter

November 1st 2013

Getting the best small business 401(k) plan for your company requires two things – clear objectives and the willingness to shop the plan.
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The “Plug and Play” 401(k)

The “Plug and Play” 401(k)

By: Greg Carpenter

March 27th 2013

The Frugal Fiduciary explains that keeping 401(k) plan costs down is easier when you recognize these plans are just a commodity like any other.
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Myth Busting: 401(k) Plan Consultations

Myth Busting: 401(k) Plan Consultations

By: Greg Carpenter

February 8th 2013

The Frugal Fiduciary busts a myth about 401(k) plan consultations - you don’t need a lot of money or participants in order to have a low cost plan.
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You Get What You Pay For (Even If You Don’t Need It)

You Get What You Pay For (Even If You Don’t Need It)

By: Greg Carpenter

January 9th 2013

The 401(k) market often bundles services, leading to increased fees. The Frugal Fiduciary says save money and just pay for what you need with their low cost 401(k) plan.
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