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Is a Solo 401k a Good Idea?

HR Digest

This mini-guide explores whether a solo 401k is a good idea for individuals like you. But how does a solo 401k work? And who qualifies for a solo 401k? And who qualifies for a solo 401k? What happens to solo 401k when you’re no longer self-employer? How Does a Solo 401k Work? No employees allowed!

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What happens to 401k if furloughed?

HR Digest

If you’re furloughed, does that mean your 401k is canceled? In a sentence: no, your furlough pay reduction does not lead to 401k cancellation. Your 401k is yours, and it stays yours. In this article, you should know that furlough and 401(k) are two different things. How is your 401(k) affected by furloughs?

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ESOPs and 401(k)s: A Comparative Guide

HR Digest

Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) and 401(k) plans are both popular retirement savings plans, but there are some key differences between the two. This article compares ESOPs and 401(k)s in terms of funding, investment options, risk, tax benefits, and other factors.

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Pros & Cons Of Auto-enrolling Employees In A 401(k) Program

Genesis HR Solutions

Should you auto-enroll your employees into your company’s 401(k) program? Automatic enrollment is exactly what it sounds like—you, the employer, automatically enroll your employees into your organization’s 401(k) plan. The 401(k) is pre-tax. What is automatic enrollment?

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IRS Proposes 401(k) Plan Regulations Implementing Long-Term Part-Time Employee Eligibility Requirements

Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

The day after Thanksgiving, while many of us were fortunate enough to be reaching for leftover pie, the IRS released proposed regulations implementing the requirement that 401(k) plan sponsors permit “long-term part-time employees” to make elective contributions to a 401(k) plan. Who is a long-term part-time employee?

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DOL Warns Employers Against Crypto Investments in 401(k) Plans

BerniePortal

Many firms like Fidelity Investments have been willing to bet on Bitcoin and other alternative currencies—at least as an offering for 401(k) plans. Citing employer’s “fiduciary responsibilities” under ERISA, the DOL’s cautionary stance on crypto investments has been particularly strong.

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Safe harbor 401(k) vs. traditional 401(k): What’s the difference?

Genesis HR Solutions

If you’re a small business owner interested in starting a 401(k) plan for your employees, you already understand how they will benefit, but you should also understand how the plan will affect you. Sometimes, the traditional 401(k) plan doesn’t end up providing you the full benefit you’d hoped for.

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