401(k) Bulletin

Articles & insights by Oakbourne Advisors

    Participant Corner: Carving A Holiday Budget

    The holidays are a time for giving, but often people can be a little overgenerous during this time of year and later find themselves in financial trouble. According to a survey by Country Financial 32 percent are feeling the greatest stress...

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    401(k) Revenue Sharing Decisions

    As a result of the significant rise in revenue sharing litigation it behooves plan fiduciaries to confirm and document the prudence and appropriateness of any revenue sharing arrangement. Revenue sharing is the sharing of fees from one serv...

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    Thanks for the Memories: Gratitude and Financial Wellness

    So much about financial wellness has to do with cultivating a mindset that favors delayed versus immediate gratification. In the language of behavioral economics, the tendency to prefer short-term rewards is called hyperbolic discounting. T...

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    Have You Met Your Match?

    Just how important is a 401(k) match to your employees? It appears to be top of mind, according to Principal’s 2021 Retirement Security Survey. The study’s results show that the match matters most, as the top retirement plan considerations ...

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    Financial Hypochondria: When Investment Vigilance Becomes a Problem

    Plan sponsors invest much time and effort in improving employee financial literacy. They offer educational content, provide opportunities for group and individual consultation, and encourage participants to approach retirement planning proa...

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    Every Plan should have a Committee Charter AND Here’s Why

    Although not legally required by ERISA, a retirement plan committee charter is a very important document for plan governance that may help fiduciaries avoid potential liabilities. Committee Charters are one effective way to “evidence” inten...

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