Which Bond is Best?

Retirement plans can be covered by three types of bonds: fidelity bonds, fiduciary bonds and cyber bonds. As a plan sponsor, you will be asked for the fidelity bond coverage amount during the year-end data collection process because the amount is reported on the...

Lost but Not Forgotten

On December 27, 2024, the Department of Labor (DOL) launched the Retirement Savings Lost and Found Database of terminated participants who still have a benefit in a qualified retirement plan and are at least age 65. While the database is now active and available for...

Keep on Talkin’

When it comes to your retirement plan, keeping your participants engaged is a must. Not only is providing participants with enrollment opportunities in a timely manner critical to keeping your plan in compliance, it is also an important step in their retirement...

RMD Reminder

Required Minimum Distributions (RMD) should be paid by December 31 each year to participants who have reached age 73. However, a participant may elect to delay their first distribution until April 1 of the following year. If the first distribution is delayed, two...