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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. You don’t need to shake a magic eight ball to make a decision.

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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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Top 10 401(k) Providers in 2023

HR Lineup

One of the cornerstones of retirement planning is the 401(k) plan, and choosing the right provider can significantly impact your financial future. In this article, we’ll explore the top 10 401(k) providers for 2023, each offering unique features and benefits to help you make an informed decision. What is a 401(k)?

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Introduction to 401(k)s for small businesses

Business Management Daily

Setting up a 401(k) for employees can be a daunting task for small business owners. 401(k)s allow employees to set aside a percentage of their salary to plan for their future retirement. 401(k)s allow employees to set aside a percentage of their salary to plan for their future retirement. What is a 401(k)?

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The DOL makes 401(K) cybersecurity recommendations

Business Management Daily

Last year, the Department of Labor released a trio of documents advising employers with 401(k) plans about cybersecurity. The post The DOL makes 401(K) cybersecurity recommendations appeared first on Business Management Daily. Perhaps the DOL should secure its own computer systems first.

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The Deadline for Depositing 401(k) Deferrals (and What to Do If You’re Late)

Patriot Software

If you provide a 401(k) account as a benefit to your employees, you need to know the deadline for depositing the employee deferrals into their accounts. If you don’t deposit 401(k) contributions on time, you might face multiple consequences.

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Roth 401(k) vs. Roth IRA: What Is the Difference?

Patriot Software

Two common retirement plans for employees are individual retirement arrangement/account (IRA) plans and 401(k) plans. Are you thinking about offering retirement plans at your small business? There are a lot of retirement options to choose from. Maybe you are considering establishing a Roth, or post-tax contribution, retirement plan.

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