Where Is My 401(k) Money Held?
I get this question all the time: Where is my 401(k) money actually held? It’s one of those parts of…
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Why Is Managing Our 401(k) Taking So Much of HR’s Time?
A 401(k) is supposed to be an employee benefit. So why does it sometimes feel like another part-time job for…
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What Happens If 401(k) Payroll Deposits Are Late?
Late 401(k) payroll deposits happen. Maybe a payroll was missed, there was an administrative error, or contributions simply weren’t deposited…
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Why Does Every 401(k) Work Differently?
Why Every 401(k) Is Different (And Why Yours Doesn’t Work Like Your Friend’s) If you’ve ever compared your 401(k) to…
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How Do I Find a Lost or Forgotten 401(k) From an Old Job?
Maybe someone mentioned an old 401(k) and it got you thinking: Wait. Didn’t I have a 401(k) at that job?…
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Thinking About Changing 401(k) Service Providers?
Here’s What to Expect. If you’re considering changing your retirement plan advisor, recordkeeper, TPA, or another service provider, you’ve probably…
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I’m Quitting My Job — What Happens to My 401(k) Loan and Unvested Match?
You accepted a new job. Congrats! Now you’re working through everything that comes with leaving the old one. And then…
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Can I Keep My TPA If I Change 401(k) Recordkeepers?
Thinking about changing your 401(k) recordkeeper, but really like your TPA? They know your plan, understand your company, and the…
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What Changes With Your 401(k) as Your Company Approaches 100 Employees?
Your company had 30 employees. Then 50. Now you’re at 75 and hiring isn’t slowing down. Suddenly, someone asks: “Does…
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What Happens to My Solo 401(k) If I Hire an Employee?
You started your business by yourself. You opened a Solo 401(k). Everything worked great. And now… You’re hiring your first…
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Does My Employer Match Go Into Roth or Pre-Tax?
If you’re making Roth 401(k) contributions and your employer offers a match, naturally you may be wondering: Does the employer…
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Are Roth 401(k) and Pre-Tax 401(k) Contribution Limits Combined?
Your 401(k) may give you two ways to make your contributions: You can choose one or use a combination of…
