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The Pros and Cons of a SIMPLE IRA for Small Businesses

In today's complex financial landscape, small business owners face a myriad of choices when it comes to selecting a retirement plan that not only meets their needs but also supports their employees' future financial security.  The Savings Incentive Match Plan for...

How to Protect Your Key Employees: Life and Disability Insurance for Business Owners

The success of a business often hinges on the expertise and dedication of its key employees. These individuals are the backbone of your company, and their absence can lead to significant setbacks. In this blog post, we'll discuss how business owners can protect their...

4 Retirement Plans That Your Employees Will Want to Stay For

Employees are a company's most valuable resource. They are the ones who make things happen, and they deserve to be treated well. A retirement plan is one of the best ways to show your employees that you care about them and creating a plan to incentivize the retention...

Securing A Strong Retirement Act of 2022 (SECURE 2.0)

American workers are set to be the key beneficiaries of the ongoing transformation of retirement savings plans, with small businesses playing a bigger role to make this a reality. On Tuesday, March 29, 2022, the House of Representatives turned up in a big way to pass...

Should You Support Your Employee’s Side Businesses?

As an employer, it may feel difficult to support your employee's side businesses.  But first, let’s dive into why it might be beneficial to your business by supporting them. The U.S is recognized for its great economy and hardworking population. Unfortunately, the...

Can Real Estate Investors Have A 401k Plan?

There are several ways to invest in real estate.  However, it depends on a few factors if real estate investors can have a 401k plan. While the joys of being a real estate investor are many, so are the stressors. One of the main stressors is that you have to plan for...

What Is A 401k Controlled Group? Here’s Everything You Need to Know.

If you're not sure exactly what is a 401k controlled group, this article will help you determine if you're businesses are in one.  In what seems like an ever-shrinking talent pool, being an employer that matches 401k contributions by your employees gives you an easier...

IRS Announces New 401k Contribution Limits For 2022

In the coming year of 2022, employers will look forward to the newly increased 401k contribution limits for their employees. According to the IRS Notice-2021-61, the limits of most defined contributions and defined benefit plans will be increased upwards. This also...

How Does Annual 401(k) Non-Discrimination Testing Work?

A 401(k) plan is a complex business management aspect that most small and medium-sized businesses struggle with. Non-discrimation testing just to mention one. There's a lot to understand, from confusing legal terms to strict regulations that are hard to follow when...

What Do Employees Value More: Higher Pay or Better Benefits?

Recruiting is increasingly becoming hard nowadays, and even after hiring employees, retaining them is becoming an even bigger challenge.  So, what do employees value more, higher pay or better benefits? A study shows that three million American employees quit their...
Introducing the QACA Safe Harbor 401k

Introducing the QACA Safe Harbor 401k

As an employer, there are two general goals attempting to be met when starting a retirement plan.  Either to retain and recruit high quality employees, or to save money on taxes while saving for your own retirement. For most, the Safe Harbor 401k is an easy way to...

Should You Offer a 401k Plan or Health Plan First?

Should You Offer a 401k Plan or Health Plan First?

As an employer, making the decision whether you should choose a 401k plan or a group health plan can be a difficult one. Employees have similar characteristics like consumers, and they value benefits from the company they choose to work for.  Before accepting a job,...

Which One Is Best?  SEP IRA vs. Solo 401k

Which One Is Best? SEP IRA vs. Solo 401k

The number of self-employed Americans is rising by the day. According to Gallup, 30% of American workers were self-employed.  Being self-employed doesn't mean you'll fail to benefit from the tax benefits that formal employees get as conventional retirement plans....

401k 101:  What is a vesting schedule?

401k 101: What is a vesting schedule?

401k's are a great way for employees to save up for retirement, and part of being a successful business owner is to understand how they work.  One aspect of 401k's you should be familiar with is "vesting".  This article will give a brief outline of vesting and its...

Why Your Employees Are Getting Money Back From Your 401k

Why Your Employees Are Getting Money Back From Your 401k

If some of your employees are receiving refunds from your company’s 401k plan, chances are your plan failed the annual IRS required compliance (nondiscrimination) tests. Although 401k plans have emerged as one of the most popular retirement plans in the US, they still...

Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan Deadlines

Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan Deadlines

For many small business owners, establishing a Safe Harbor 401k plan is beneficial and is a choice worth looking at as it provides excellent tax and retirement benefits for both the employer and employee.  By having a great retirement plan for your employees, you...

The Benefits of Auto-Enrollment

The Benefits of Auto-Enrollment

To attract the best employees, you need to have a great benefits package.  Besides offering insurance, having an employee retirement plan is an excellent incentive for retaining top talent.  Having a retirement plan with auto-enrollment provides great benefits to both...

How Does Profit Sharing Work?

How Does Profit Sharing Work?

When it comes to offering retirement benefits to your employees, you have more options than just offering a 401k.  So, how does profit sharing work? Profit sharing can be a great option for employers who want to give their employees a little extra towards retirement,...

How To Grow The Family Business

How To Grow The Family Business

In 1921, William and Salie Utz began selling potato chips, hand-cooked in their home kitchen, packaged in brown paper bags. Today, Utz Potato Chips is the leading conglomerate in the snack food industry.  In today's market, about 90% of American businesses are...

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