IRS Announces 2022 Pension Plan Limits
The Internal Revenue Service recently announced cost of living adjustments affecting dollar limitations for pension plans and other retirement-related items for Tax Year 2022. Read More
Category Archives: Retirement Plans
Retirement Account Rule Changes Under the CARES Act
For many Americans, the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has resulted in an immediate need for funds that can provide financial stability. In response, lawmakers have lessened financial burdens through stimulus legislation that includes several temporary rule changes to retirement account withdrawals. Read More
The SECURE Act: What it Means for your Company’s Retirement Plan
A bill that comprehensively reshapes the realm of employer-sponsored retirement plans for employers and employees alike has been passed into law. Read More
Improving Employee Retirement Preparedness Gives Employers Financial and Recruiting Advantage
When participants can’t afford to retire, their employers bear the costs, like heftier wages combined with steeper healthcare and workers’ compensation liabilities. It also makes it more difficult to win the battle for tomorrow’s new talent. The solution lies in better retirement plan design. Read More
IRS Signals Openness to Student Loan Repayment 401(k) “Match”
Employers are struggling to help their employees address the burden of student loan debt without sacrificing retirement savings. The IRS recently showed a willingness to remove one hurdle to address this issue through a retirement plan. Read More
Hub International Acquires the Assets of Summit Financial Corporation
Hub International Limited (Hub), a leading global insurance brokerage, has acquired the assets of Summit Financial Corporation (Summit). Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
Headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, Summit provides plan design, consulting, actuarial, administration and investment-related services for both qualified and non-qualified employer-sponsored retirement plans, as well as, similar services for employee benefit plans through Commonwealth Financial Network®.
Since the company was founded by Joe Bonasera, President of Summit, and Brian Babcock, Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of Summit, in 1993, the company has grown into one of New England’s premier employee benefits, retirement and financial … Read More
The Rise of the Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin is a digital currency that allows for the transfer of payment between two parties, without the help of a bank—and without government oversight. Read More
Passive vs. Active Funds
What’s the best choice for you? Read More
Take Charge of Your Retirement During National Retirement Planning Week
April 3-7 is National Retirement Planning Week 2017, an effort led by The National Retirement Planning Coalition (NRPC) to promote the importance of comprehensive retirement planning. Read More
Tips to start 2017 on the right “Financial Foot”
As you consider New Year’s resolutions related to your health, your career or your social life, consider adding your finances to the start-of-a-new-year equation. Read More