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Hardship Distributions Surge: Strategies for a Troubling Trend
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More and more workers are taking hardship distributions from their 401(k) accounts, a recent report shows. Bank of America’s June 2023 Participant Pulse study reveals nearly 16,000 participants withdrew money to cover a financial hardship in Q2 of this year — up 36% compared to the same quarter in 2022. At the same time, the  Read More →
SECURE Act 2.0: Key Changes for 2024
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To most, the SECURE Act 2.0 appeared to predominantly outline optional changes that go into effect over the span of 10 years. However, there are a few mandatory changes taking effect in 2024 that plan sponsors will need to comply with. These provisions require sponsors to work with their advisors, recordkeepers, and providers to develop  Read More →
Financial Stress in the Workplace
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As the global economy continues to gyrate on an uncertain path, many are feeling increased stress regarding their finances. As of 2022, for example, total U.S. household debt was up more than 8% year over year, according to a study by NerdWallet. And while debt and financial strain are often treated as personal problems, anxiety  Read More →

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