loan

Employer-Supported Emergency Savings Features: Plan Sponsor Considerations
Team SummitEmployee Outcomes, Employer Resource CenterComments are off for this post
Employees, particularly those early in their careers, are worried about their ability to handle major, unexpected expenses. According to a new CAPTRUST report, emergency savings is the top financial concern for workers aged 18-30 and ranks among the top three worries for older employees. For employers, this finding highlights a broader business challenge, as employees’  Read More →
Household Spending Data Reveals Employee Borrowing Patterns
Team SummitEmployee Outcomes, Employer Resource CenterComments are off for this post
New data suggests individuals’ decisions to take 401(k) loans are driven less by discretionary spending needs and more by day-to-day cash-flow constraints. A December 2025 study conducted by the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) and J.P. Morgan Asset Management sheds light on what drives participants to take out 401(k) loans and how those funds are  Read More →
New 401(k) Rules: Balancing Access and Savings
Team SummitEmployee Outcomes, Employer Resource Center, Fiduciary Governance, Plan Operations & AdminComments are off for this post
When considering short-term funding options, participants are often advised to avoid tapping into their 401(k) accounts through loans or hardship withdrawals, as early withdrawals can impede long-term retirement savings. However, the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 has introduced more penalty-free emergency withdrawal provisions, offering increased liquidity and flexibility within 401(k) plans. While some see this  Read More →

You are now leaving Summit Group 401(k) Consulting

Summit Group 401(k) Consulting provides links to web sites of other organizations in order to provide visitors with certain information. A link does not constitute an endorsement of content, viewpoint, policies, products or services of that web site. Once you link to another web site not maintained by Summit Group 401(k) Consulting, you are subject to the terms and conditions of that web site, including but not limited to its privacy policy.

You will be redirected to

Click the link above to continue or CANCEL