The IRS Says Babies Can Wait!

Get this! A rule on the books stated that if a married couple had two completely separate businesses and they had a minor child, those business would be considered linked for retirement plan purposes. If they did not have a minor child, those businesses would not be...

Tough Times? Now You Can Tap Your Retirement Savings!

James, an HR director, called me with a serious question. “I have a few employees who I think have fallen on hard times. They haven’t told me what’s going on but they’re asking questions about what the penalties are for withdrawing money from their retirement plans,...

SECURE 2.0: Changes to the RMD Rule

“David, What’s SECURE 2.0 and how does it affect my company’s retirement plan?” The rules change and my phone rings. That’s just how things work around here. “Glad you asked, Sarah. I’ll take care of the details for you of course, but in a nutshell SECURE 2.0 is new...

Gotten Too Big? Recover Your Small Plan Advantages

Two business owners, Jim and Bob, met for lunch.“Very cool how you’ve grown your company so fast,” said Bob. “Seventy-five employees! You had what—five—just a year ago?”“Thanks,” said Jim, “But that growth comes with a cost. Our retirement plan used to get us over...