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December 2023 Participant Memo: Financial Frost Checkup
As the winter season blankets our surroundings, it’s the perfect time to conduct a comprehensive review of your financial situation. Adapting to Life’s Changes Reflect on the past year and consider any shifts in your personal, family, or financial life. If changes have occurred, consider taking these steps: Review your beneficiary designations for accounts like… Read More Read More
November 2023 Participant Memo: Gobbling Up Good Financial Habits
Holidays are all about spreading cheer and giving, but sometimes people tend to go a bit overboard, which can later result in financial stress. According to a survey conducted by Country Financial, 32% of folks feel the most financial pressure during the holiday season.1 Create a Budget: Start by setting a clear budget for your… Read More Read More
October 2023 Participant Memo: The Worry on Investors’ Minds
Smart Portfolio Stress Testing: Your Retirement Safety Net You’ve been diligent—saving, monitoring retirement accounts, consulting your advisor. But are you prepared for life’s uncertainties? Your retirement plan relies on assumptions: savings, investment duration, inflation, and returns. Life, however, loves throwing curveballs—job loss, health issues, financial shocks. That’s where stress testing comes in, your safety net… Read More Read More
September 2023 Participant Memo: The War on Investors’ Minds
Past Wars and Long-Term Market Performance Since the dawn of time, war and conflict have been with us throughout history, bringing with them their own horrors and uncertainty. Stock markets do not like uncertainty, and when war and conflict strike, stock markets will exhibit bouts of short-term volatility. Wars and conflict can and have led… Read More Read More
August 2023 Participant Memo: Risk-proofing Your Future: Personal Protection Strategies
Are you prepared for a secure financial future? Discover some key aspects of a comprehensive risk management strategy. Disability Income Protection: Protect your income by obtaining disability income protection. Purchase it when you are young and healthy, considering factors like occupational specialty coverage, ensuring future income increases, and prioritizing individual plans over group coverage. Property… Read More Read More
Podcast Q&A: Merging Retirement Plans During M&A Transitions
Scott Tuxbury, Vice President, Retirement & Wealth Management at Sapers & Wallack, and Tanya Loranger-Egan, Co-owner and Managing Member 401(K) Plan Resources in New Hampshire, Resolution Property Management, answer questions about merging retirement plans during M&A transitions. This podcast is 19 minutes long. If you prefer you can skip to the relevant question you… Read More Read More
July 2023 Participant memo: Build a Bright Retirement Future
Clear, achievable, and meaningful goals can lay the foundation for success. Vague aspirations may have limited worth without a well-defined plan. Depending solely on past performance or arbitrary investment rules may carry risks when striving to achieve your financial goals. Time is a critical factor in goal setting that can shape your financial objectives. With… Read More Read More
Podcast Q&A: Financial Planner & Estate Planning Attorney: Working Together
Andrew MacDougall, Director of Wealth management at Sapers & Wallack, and Bryce J. Helfer, Attorney at Nixon Peabody, answer questions about working together for estate planning needs of their clients. WE HAVE MOVED! You can find us at: 313 Washington Street, Suite 308, Newton, MA 02458 Read More
June 2023 Participant memo: How Much is Enough?
There are many formulas for figuring out how much money you need to retire. While thinking seriously about retirement finances is useful, for most people, these formulas may not come close to what your retirement actually looks like. Taking Stock To truly get comfortable with your retirement plan, the first thing you should do is… Read More Read More
May 2023 Participant memo: The Advantage of Saving early
The early bird really could get the worm! In the chart below you will find no secret tips or tricks to investing that cite prior market events: just plain old math. The amount of your total nest egg is exponentially influenced by the duration of time it has to compound. In other words, the earlier… Read More Read More
Gifting to Children and Grandchildren
/// By Melissa E. Sydney & Aviva Sapers Right now, individuals with large estates have an unprecedented opportunity to move assets out of their taxable estate down to their children and grandchildren. The current tax rules allow individuals to make lifetime gifts of up to $12.92 million during their lifetime ($26.84 million for married couples). … Read More Read More
April 2023 Participant memo: Need a Tax Break?
You may be eligible for a valuable incentive, which could reduce your federal income tax liability, for contributing to your company’s 401(k) or 403(b) plan. If you qualify, you may receive a Tax Saver’s Credit of up to $1,000 ($2,000 for married couples filing jointly) if you made eligible contributions to an employer sponsored retirement… Read More Read More
Sapers & Wallack Named to List of Nation’s Top DC Advisor Teams
Sapers & Wallack has been named to the National Association of Plan Advisors’ list of the nation’s top defined contribution (DC) Advisor Teams with Assets under Advisement over $100 Million. Unlike other lists, this focuses on individual firms, or what may, in a wirehouse environment, be referred to as a team, or office, and the… Read More Read More
March 2023 Participant memo: Planning Financial Futures
Do you spend more time planning your annual vacation than you do thinking about your personal finances? If so, you’re not alone. A lot of people put off financial planning or avoid it altogether. Personal financial planning is an ongoing, lifelong process. If we break it down into small, achievable tasks, it’s a lot less… Read More Read More
February 2023 Participant memo: The Importance of naming a Beneficiary
Do you know what will happen to your retirement savings if you were to pass away? Here are some things you should know about naming beneficiaries that could save your loved ones’ time, money and frustration. Facts about beneficiary designations 48% of people don’t have a named beneficiary.1 Generally, if you are married, your retirement… Read More Read More
How to Not Outlive Your Income
By Aviva Sapers Many of our clients have voiced a concern of outliving their income. Given that much of today’s workforce have not saved enough to guarantee a financially secure retirement – a recent study found that the average median savings of millennials is only $8,000(1) —this is why we wanted to discuss what can… Read More Read More
January 2023 Participant memo: Financial Wellness 101: The Real Cost of Takeout
Financial Impact Think back to your last DoorDash order. How much did it cost you? How much food did you actually get for the money you were paying? Did you feel like you got a good deal? To those of us who order out consistently, a $35 tab on a DoorDash order might seem normal.… Read More Read More
December 2022 Participant memo: ‘Tis the Season for Investing
During the holidays, we think about spending time and reconnecting with family and friends, cozying up by the fireplace, enjoying each other’s company. We also tend to spend quite a bit of money this time of year, on everything from gifts to new year’s resolutions (think gym memberships). In a typical holiday season, we don’t… Read More Read More
November 2022 Participant memo: Are You Thankful for Your Health?
The holidays are upon us! Staying healthy just might make you wealthy. With small lifestyle changes and healthy choices (especially with all the shared yummy foods), you may reduce your annual healthcare costs and increase your income. These lifestyle changes can be as simple as limiting your salt intake or taking your prescribed medication regularly.… Read More Read More
October 2022 Participant memo: Market Trick and Treats
With the recent market volatility, it’s understandable that you may be concerned about your investments. Don’t let the market volatility spook you! Consider the following tips: Review your safe route. It is ok if your investment portfolio isn’t performing as you expected, but as you age closer towards your retirement, check out different investment options… Read More Read More
Podcast Q&A: “How a Fixed Annuity Can Fill a Gap in Your Retirement Savings Plan“
Aviva Sapers, CEO and Kim Bernabeo Landry, Director, Insurance Underwriting Advocacy at Sapers & Wallack answer questions about their blog “How a Fixed Annuity Can Fill a Gap in Your Retirement Savings Plan” You can read the blog: “How a Fixed Annuity Can Fill a Gap in Your Retirement Savings Plan)” here. Read More
Employee Benefit Audits – Lessons Learned from Seasoned Professionals
/// By Adam Shaker and Scott Tuxbury When structuring and maintaining an employee benefit plan (EBP), the process of conducting a plan audit by an outside CPA is a necessary step to assess plan accuracy and ensure long-term viability while remaining compliant with applicable laws and regulations. Generally, plans with more than 100 eligible participants… Read More Read More
Podcast Q&A: “Employee Benefit Audits – Lessons Learned from Seasoned Professionals“
Scott Tuxbury, Vice President, Retirement & wealth Management at Sapers & Wallack and Adam Shaker, Manager, Audit & Assurance at LGA, LLP answer questions about their blog “Employee Benefit Audits – Lessons Learned from Season Professionals” You can read the blog: “Employee Benefit Audits – Lessons Learned from Season Professionals” here. Read More
September 2022 Participant memo: Retirement Readiness: How will you Prepare?
Much has been made of the current state of the American worker as it pertains to their retirement savings. According to a recent study by the General Accountability Office, 29% of Americans 55 and older do not have any retirement savings or pension plan and those who have saved are woefully behind with 55-64 years… Read More Read More
How a Fixed Index Annuity Can Fill a Gap in Your Retirement Savings Plan
/// By Aviva Sapers and Kim Bernabeo Landry Amid the economic uncertainty and volatile stock market of recent years, many are looking for ways to ensure a steady income stream throughout retirement. With the diminishing existence of employer pensions and uncertainty about Social Security programs, people are looking for new approaches to share in some… Read More Read More
How a Personalized Retirement Employer Plan Meets the Needs of an Evolving Market
The retirement plan landscape is rapidly changing and increasingly complex. Between volatile markets, the boom of remote work options, shifting worker demographics, and evolving challenges around hiring and retention—finding the right plan to balance performance with a reduced cost structure and mitigation of fiduciary risk and record keeping responsibilities can be a lot for an… Read More Read More
July 2022 Participant memo: Beneficiary Designations Who will get your money?
We know you are ready for summer! But how’s your retirement plan doing? Summer can serve as a preview of your retirement — long days in the sun and spending time with your loved ones! So, what better time to do a routine check-up on your retirement plan! Protect your loved ones and ensure… Read More Read More
June 2022 Participant memo: Beneficiary Designations Who will get your money?
Although not a pleasant topic, it is an important one – Who is the named beneficiary of your retirement account should you pass away? When you enrolled in your retirement plan, you were asked to select a beneficiary to receive your retirement plan assets in the event of your death. This step may be more… Read More Read More
Benefits of a Roth Conversion
With Americans living, on average, longer than before and the strength of Social Security and pension programs on the decline—securing enough income to maintain quality of life throughout retirement can be complicated. With tax rates likely to increase for certain groups in the future, now may be a good time to consider a Roth IRA… Read More Read More
May 2022 Participant memo: Millennials – The Time to Start Saving is Now!
Typically, younger people don’t make retirement savings a priority. Living expenses, student debt, rent or house payments, and other day-to-day expenses mean that retirement savings take a back seat. In fact, research from National Institute on Retirement Security says that 66 percent of millennials haven’t saved any money for retirement, and 66 percent haven’t started… Read More Read More
Sapers & Wallack Named to List of Nation’s Top DC Advisor Teams
ARLINGTON, VA — Sapers & Wallack has been named to the National Association of Plan Advisors’ list of the nation’s top defined contribution (DC) Advisor Teams with Assets under Advisement of $100 Million . Unlike other lists, this focuses on individual firms, or what may, in a wirehouse environment, be referred to as a team,… Read More Read More
Meeting Your Fiduciary Responsibilities
Offering a retirement plan can be one of the most challenging, yet rewarding, decisions an employer can make. The employees participating in the plan, their beneficiaries, and the employer benefit when a retirement plan is in place. Administering a plan and managing its assets, however, require certain actions and involve specific responsibilities. Please click here… Read More Read More
April 2022 Participant memo: Tax Saver’s Credit: Get the “Credit” You Deserve!
Tax Saver’s Credit: Get the “Credit” You Deserve! You may be eligible for a valuable incentive, which could reduce your federal income tax liability, for contributing to your company’s 401(k) or 403(b) plan. If you qualify, you may receive a Tax Saver’s Credit of up to $1,000 ($2,000 for married couples filing jointly) if you… Read More Read More
Podcast Q&A: Department of Labor is Focusing on the Rollout of a Lifetime Income Product for Retirement—What Does that Mean for You?
Scott Tuxbury, Vice President, Retirement & Wealth Management of Sapers & Wallack, answers questions about his blog “Department of Labor is Focusing on the Rollout of a Lifetime Income Product for Retirement-What Does that Mean for You?” You can read the blog: “Department of Labor is Focusing on the Rollout of a Lifetime Income… Read More Read More
Department of Labor is Focusing on the Rollout of a Lifetime Income Product for Retirement—What Does that Mean for You?
In 2007, I worked at a large multi-national asset management firm and was asked to attend an annual retirement industry event with the executives of every major retirement company in the United States. Held at the Harvard Club, the theme of the meeting was “idea day,” where retirement focused asset management firms shared thought leadership… Read More Read More
Podcast Q&A: Getting Your Financial House in Order – Part 2 (Middle Age)
Andrew MacDougall, Director, Wealth Management at Sapers & Wallack, answers questions about his blog “Getting Your Financial House in Order – Part 2 (Middle Age)” You can read the blog “Getting Your Financial House in Order – Part 2 (Middle Age)” here. Read More
Getting Your Financial House in Order – Part 2 (Middle Age)
In June of 2020, my colleague, Evan Macedo, wrote about taking a practical and proactive approach to taking control of personal finances for individuals at the start of their careers. That piece, linked below, was primarily geared toward people in their 20s and 30s who are starting out with savings, budgeting, and paying down debts.… Read More Read More
How to Utilize Technology Tools to Boost Financial Wellness
Stress is likely the largest contributor of health issues and loss of productivity at the workplace in America—and an estimated 84% of stress is derived from financial problems. That equates to huge financial ramifications for businesses of all sizes. A recently conducted Salary Finance survey found that American businesses are losing as much as 500-billion-dollars… Read More Read More
Retirement Times January 2021: 3(38) Advisory Services
The January issue of Retirement Times asks whether fiduciaries should outsource retirement plan investment responsibility, and discusses whether you should adopt a plan committee charter. This month’s Participant Memo discusses your financial wellness 101 – how much do you know about your retirement plan? Read the whole issue here. Read More
Using Life Insurance to Offer Diversified, Tax-Advantaged Retirement Savings
Regardless of your financial situation, for most of us, saving the right amount of money for retirement can be difficult. Establishing sources of replacement income that will allow you to consistently maintain your expected lifestyle after your working years often requires careful planning, financial discipline, and if those are not attainable, some creative solutions. Read More
Podcast Q&A: Using Life Insurance to Offer Diversified, Tax-Advantaged Retirement Savings
Scott Tuxbury, Vice President and Leader for the Retirement and Wealth Management Practices at Sapers & Wallack answers questions about our January blog, Using Life Insurance to Offer Diversified, Tax-Advantaged Retirement Savings Read More
Retirement Times December 2020: Post Election Investment Commentary
The December issue of Retirement Times gives us a post-election investment commentary as well as an article about cyber security issues for plan sponsors. This month’s Participant Memo covers the 10% Savings Goal, start small and grow. Read the whole issue here. Read More
Retirement Times November 2020
The November issue of Retirement Times gives us information about the Volatility of Investments in this Election Year; the results of a Retirement Income survey and an Auditor’s Perspective of an Annual Plan Audit. This month’s Participant Memo covers Retirement Plan Basics – 10 things to know about your employer’s retirement plan. Read the whole… Read More Read More
Scott Tuxbury Named to 2020 Financial Times 401 Top Retirement Advisers
Sapers & Wallack is pleased to announce that Scott Tuxbury has been named to the 2020 edition of the Financial Times 401 Top Retirement Advisers. The list recognizes the top financial advisers who specialize in serving defined contribution (DC) retirement plans across the U.S. This is the sixth annual FT 401 list, produced independently by… Read More Read More
Retirement Times August 2020
The August issue of Retirement Times focuses Collective Investment Trusts — The Fastest Growing Investment Vehicle Within 401(k) Plans – and also Allowable Plan Expenses. This month’s Participant Memo shares a Retirement Plan Check-Up. Read the whole issue here. Read More
Retirement Times May 2020
The May issue of Retirement Times focuses on if you are ready for an audit; if your company should implement a student loan assistance plan: complying with ERISA 404(c). This month’s Participant Memo shares Four Basic Steps for a Successful Retirement Read the whole issue here. Read More
Retirement Expenses memo
How Can you Prepare for Healthcare Expenses in Retirement? Rising healthcare costs are on everyone’s mind, even for affluent people. In fact, 69 percent of affluent pre-retirees cite rising healthcare costs as one of their top fears in retirement, according to a survey from the Nationwide Retirement Institute. In fact, 63 percent of these affluent… Read More Read More
Retirement Times April 2020
The April issue of Retirement Times focuses on Closing the Retirement Gender Gap: How Retirement Plan Advisors Can Help, along with Another Way to Save: New Tax Credit for Plan Participants. This month’s Participant Memo shares Five Key Decisions for a Successful Retirement. Read the whole issue here. Read More
Retirement Times Feb 2020
This month our Retirement Times asks the question: Too Many Choices: How Many Investment Options Should You Offer? It also discusses the was you can use Plan Analytics to evaluate your retirement plan. February’s Retirement Times contains so much useful & interesting information. Read More
Retirement Times Jan 2020
The Sapers & Wallack / Hilb Group of New England team are pleased to share the January edition of our new Retirement Times. This issue covers why CFOs should consider partnering with a Retirement Plan advisor and the importance of keeping beneficiary information updated. Read More
How Will the SECURE Act Change the Way You Plan for Retirement?
On December 20th, 2019, new legislation was signed into law as part of a larger government spending package that promises to have wide ranging and lasting effect on saving for retirement. Called the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act, the legislation includes many long-sought common-sense reforms that could make retirement saving both… Read More Read More
Mega Backdoor Roth Conversion Primer
Background There is growing interest in a design strategy known as the Mega Backdoor Roth Conversion (the Conversion). The Conversion allows 401(k) or 403(b) Plan participants who are already deferring the maximum allowed to contribute After-Tax funds to the plan. The participant may then convert the money from After-Tax funds to Designated Roth funds. This… Read More Read More
Medicare Coverage: What to Expect, How to Enroll, and Will you Need Supplemental Plans for Retirement
/// Posted byAviva Sapers & Peter Stoner Whether your 65th birthday is fast approaching or decades away, it pays to understand the basics of how Medicare works and what it does and does not cover—and then plan accordingly for any additional coverage that you may need in retirement. Enrolling in Medicare can be more complicated… Read More Read More
Podcast Q&A: Medicare Coverage: What to Expect, How to Enroll, and Will you Need Supplemental Plans for Retirement
Aviva Sapers, President and CEO of Sapers & Wallack, and Peter Stoner, President and CEO of Stoner & Company, answer questions about our October blog ‘Medicare Coverage: What to expect, how to enroll, and will you need supplemental plans for retirement’. Read More
Why Retirement Planning Must Account for the Rising Cost of Healthcare
For most Americans in 2019, the idea of retirement is associated more with a sense of anxiety than the promise of relaxation it once inspired. Have I saved enough? When should I stop working? Will I have a guaranteed source of income? And more than ever before, how can I plan for the rising costs… Read More Read More
Podcast Q&A: Why Retirement Planning Must Account for the Rising Cost of Healthcare
Scott Tuxbury, Vice President and Leader for the Retirement and Wealth Management Practices at Sapers & Wallack answers questions about our September blog, “Why Retirement Planning Must Account for the Rising Cost of Healthcare” Read More
Roth Conversions for Retirement
On average, Americans are living longer than ever before. This reality has complicated the planning and saving stage of retirement as we struggle to secure enough income to cover our needs for the duration of our lifetime. One increasingly critical tool of financial planners for retirees is the use of Roth IRA conversions. A Roth… Read More Read More
Retirement Times July 2019
The July issue of Retirement Times lets Fiduciaries know what their summer homework is! Hey Joel! – a recovering former practicing ERISA attorney answers this question: One of my current employees recently received a notice from Social Security saying that they might be entitled to a retirement benefit. Is it my responsibility to track this… Read More Read More
Retirement News April 2019
The April issue of Retirement Times sees Michael Viljak discussing 10 reasons to roll over into your plan, versus an IRA. There is also a section on Loss Aversion and Fighting Fear. Joel Shapiro takes part in a Q&A about whether we should consider life insurance in our retirement plans. Read the entire April issue… Read More Read More
Retirement Times March 2019
The March issue of Retirement Times contains information about the Dept. of Labor’s Relief Guidance for Victims of California Wildfires, with specific guidance in the areas of loans & distributions and participant contributions and loan repayments. Joel Shapiro takes part in a Q&A about conducting an RFP for an ERISA attorney. Read the whole issue… Read More Read More
Retirement Times Feb 2019
This month our Retirement Times looks at repaying student loans or saving in a retirement plan – or both! And our Q&A section with Joel Shapiro focuses on the risks for late 5500 filings. February’s Retirement Times contains so much useful & interesting information. Read More
Retirement Times Jan 2019
The Sapers & Wallack / Hilb Group of New England team have developed a great new way of sharing information with you – we are happy to share the January edition of our new Retirement Times. This issue covers cyber fraud and safety as well as a Q&A section from Joel Shapiro – a former… Read More Read More
What is a Roth IRA and Why Do I Need One?
There’s a lot to like about investing in a Roth IRA, Roth 401(k) or Roth 403(b), especially if you’re young or expect to be in the same (or higher) income tax bracket when you retire. Any money you invest in a Roth grows tax-free—even when you cash out in retirement—and it can be invested in… Read More Read More
Podcast: Q&A on “What is a Roth IRA and Why Do I need One?” with Scott Tuxbury
Scott Tuxbury, Vice President and Leader for the Retirement and Wealth Management Practices at Sapers & Wallack answers 3 questions about our March blog, “What is a Roth IRA and Why Do I need One?” Listen to our podcast here: Read More
Reimagining Retirement Distribution Planning
Retirement distribution planning is not what it used to be. People are living longer, cost of living expenses are on the rise, and healthcare costs are easily outpacing wage increases and the market. Now, more than ever, creating and sticking to a thorough retirement savings plan is necessary to ensure that your latter years and… Read More Read More
Podcast: Q&A on “Reimagining Retirement Distribution Planning” with Scott Tuxbury
Scott Tuxbury, Vice President and Leader for the Retirement and Wealth Management Practices at Sapers & Wallack answers 3 questions about our February blog, “Reimagining Retirement Distribution Planning”. Listen to our podcast here: Read More
IRS Contribution Limits 2015-2019
The Sapers & Wallack Retirement Team has developed an IRS Contribution Limits one pager to assist with any questions you might have. This is a great resource tool for you to keep on file in the event you or someone from your firm has questions about not only what the limits are in 2019 but… Read More Read More
Retirement in the Age of Rising Health Care Costs
Most people make a concerted effort to plan and save for retirement, but many fail to account for the projected toll that health care costs will take on their mandatory expenses throughout their retirement. There is a common misconception that savings will be enough to cover living expenses while Medicare can cover health care related… Read More Read More
Unclaimed Retirement Benefits
Unclaimed Retirement Benefits: Do you have money lost in old 401(k)s and pensions? There has been a wave of reporting over the last few years around the vast sums of money in unclaimed accounts in the US. Millions of Americans have forgotten or are completely unaware of money in their name from government payouts, bank… Read More Read More
Big win for the S&W Retirement Plan Consulting team – chosen as Top DC Advisor firm 2017
Big Win for the S&W Retirement Plan Consulting Team – Chosen as Top DC Advisor Firm 2017 Our Retirement Plan Consulting Team is celebrating a prestigious industry recognition, being named one of the top retirement advisors in the country by the National Association of Plan Advisors (NAPA). “Since their inception, NAPA’s various industry lists have… Read More Read More
Defined Benefit Plans – A Wealth Accumulation Strategy for High Income Business Owners
With the end of the year approaching, now is the time for high income earners to assess whether a defined benefit plan makes sense. A defined benefit plan allows the highest deductible contributions of any retirement plan. This plan allows you to save for retirement on a tax-deductible basis. Investments made within the plan grow… Read More Read More
Retirement Newsletter June 2015: Target-Date Funds
In this issue of the Retirement Report you will find: The Most Important Assumption Regarding Target-Date Funds Current Stresses Eclipse Retirement Planning for Working Millennials Best Practices in Hardship Distributions Company Stock and Fiduciary Considerations Read More
Retirement Newsletter February 2015: Employee Communications Strategies
In this issue of our Retirement Report you will find: Is the Oil Price Decline Beneficial to the U.S. Economy? The Hopes, Fears and Reality of Retirement Preparing for a Partial Plan Termination Employee Communication Strategies for All Seasons Read More
Retirement Newsletter January 2015: Is Your Fiduciary House in Order?
In this issue of our Retirement Report you will find: Qualified Plan Governance: Is Your Fiduciary House in Order? Top Five New Year's Resolutions for Retirement Plan Fiduciaries Solutions for a Stressed-Out Nation Improper Handling of Hardship Distributions May Result in Significant Problems Read More
Retirement Newsletter November 2014: Automatic Enrollment Revisited
In this issue of our Retirement Report you will find: Case Study: Automatic Enrollment Revisited Pension Protection Act of 2006 Restatements Despite Noise, Macro Factors Will Drive Fixed Income Markets Common Misconceptions Read More
Will You Outlive Your Retirement Assets?
As life expectancies continue to rise, coupled with historically low interest rates, the prospect that retirees face of running out of retirement funds is very real. Given the average life expectancy of a 65 year old female is age 90 and with conservative investment portfolios earning less than 3%, the paradox retiree’s face is daunting.… Read More Read More
Retirement Newsletter August 2014
In this issue of our Retirement Report you find: What to Expect When Transitioning Providers The Future of Retirement Plans ERISA 3(21) vs. 3(38) Fiduciary A Quick Look at Gap Analysis Communication Corner: Save Early, Reach Your Goal Visit our website at sapers-wallack.com/retirement to learn more about our offers for plan sponsors and individuals and connect with us on our "Team" page. Read More
Retirement Newsletter July 2014
In this issue of our Retirement Report you find: Determining Fee Reasonableness of a Retirement Plan Record Keeper Why Advisors Are Taking a New Look at Collective Investment Trusts Locating Missing Participants Establishing Your Retirement Plan Committee Charter Communication Corner: How Long Will Your Money Last? Visit our website at sapers-wallack.com/retirement to learn more about our offers for… Read More Read More
Retirement Newsletter June 2014
In this issue of our Retirement Report you find: Weathering All Market Conditions One Size Does Not Fit All Understanding Multiemployer Plans Complying with ERISA 404(c) Communication Corner: Your Perfect Match Visit our website at sapers-wallack.com/retirement to learn more about our offers for plan sponsors and individuals and connect with us on our “Team” page. Read More
Why might you care that June is Annuity Awareness Month?
Because if you are nearing retirement and are looking for a vehicle that could give you the opportunity to receive steady income, immediate annuities ought to be considered. If you are looking to turn some of your investment portfolio from accumulation to distribution, annuities might be used as a vehicle to deliver to your bank… Read More Read More
Retirement Newsletter May 2014
In this issue of our Retirement Report you find: 3(16) ERISA Fiduciary Definition Power of Peer Influence: From Inertia to Action Pass or Fail? Corrective Actions to Remedy Your Test Results Going the Extra Mile: A Deeper Look at the Scorecard Communication Corner: Explore Your Options Visit our website at sapers-wallack.com/retirement to learn more about our offers for… Read More Read More
Courageous Retirement Plan Design – It needs bold leadership to get your employees ready for retirement
Given the results of a recent study by the Employee Benefit Research Institute that show only 13% of Americans feel confident that they will have enough money in retirement to live comfortably, the time has come for employers to take a more aggressive approach with the plans they are offering. When we were growing up,… Read More Read More
Retirement Newsletter March 2014
In this issue of our Retirement Report you find: Information about 3 recommended index funds and the importance to offer fewer funds to drive better participation A comment about the benefits of a qualitative mutual fund review A list of advantages for plan sponsors who consider adopting a safe-harbor design for their retirement plan Explanation about the… Read More Read More
Roth IRA Mirror Plan – A Tax Advantaged Asset Accumulation Strategy
Roth IRA Mirror Plan – A Tax Advantaged Asset Accumulation Strategy Are you paying too much in Federal Income Taxes? Do you want to minimize the impact of higher taxes? Are you looking to accumulate wealth on a tax-advantaged basis? The changes enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) affect many types of… Read More Read More
The RRC – “Retirement Readiness Corner”
In this edition of the RRC, we expand upon our recent post on retirement insights from J.P. Morgan and a few of the key findings of interest from their study. We will also give a glimpse of retirement readiness through the lens of a leader in the retirement services market. Let’s begin by asking a… Read More Read More
Retirement Newsletter February 2014
In this issue of our Retirement Report you find: Information about retirement income solutions with Guaranteed Minimum Withdrawal Benefits (GMWB) Insights into Specialty Asset Classes as part of a retirement plan menu An overview of different fee methods and A comment about revenue sharing Read More
Retirement Newsletter December 2013
In this issue of our Retirement Report you find: Thoughts on fixed income investing in a rising rate environment A birthday letter to the Target Date Fund Detailed information about the benefits of stable value products Answers to the question “Do I need an independent ERISA audit?”. Read More
The RRC – “Retirement Readiness Corner”
Retirement Insights from JP Morgan’s 2013 Plan Participant Survey In the outcome driven world of retirement planning and services, stewards are needed now more than ever before. Our goal at Sapers & Wallack is to provide guidance to all of our clients in the form of best practices. By beginning with the end in mind,… Read More Read More
Fiduciaries on Retirement Plans – FEI article by Victor Kwitkiwski
In his most recent article for Financial Executives International, Victor Kwitkiwski, Vice President, Retirement Plan Services and Fiduciary at Sapers & Wallack, elaborates on the roles and responsibilities of different types of fiduciaries that exist. Many Plan Sponsors don’t know if they’re working with a Fiduciary; many are confused about the role of a Financial Advisor… Read More Read More
Retirement Newsletter November 2013
In this issue of our Retirement Report you find: Interesting results of the EBRI Annual Retirement Confidence survey Detailed information about the exchange of traded funds in retirement plans An overview of prohibited transactions fiduciaries must be aware of Answers to the often asked question: What records should I keep, for how long and how should… Read More Read More
5 important facts about Long Term Care (LTC)
You Are Probably Not Going Into A Nursing Home, But Don’t Confuse That With Not Planning For Extended Care When people consider the subject of elder care (often referred to as long term care), they often think about nursing homes. However, elder care has little to do with nursing homes. Understanding the difference can help… Read More Read More
Retirement Newsletter October 2013
In this issue of our Retirement Report you find: The pros and cons of allowing participants to take loans from their retirement accounts Detailed information about plan eligibility An overview of the Health Care reform and its implications on retirement plans A discussion about the exclusion of part-timers from the 401(k) plan Read More
Why Hire a Professional Retirement Advisor
As a plan sponsor and fiduciary to your company’s retirement plan, you have certain responsibilities to ensure optimal investments, reasonable fees, and informed participants. With an Advisor at your side, you can navigate these waters smoothly and with confidence to create a best practices retirement plan which strives to help protect you from liability and… Read More Read More