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Tracking the Trump administration tariffs for small and midsize businesses
We’re monitoring the tariff timeline to help you understand how recently imposed policies may impact your business.

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Smart ideas to help fund automated features, part II: Looking beyond the retirement plan
Here we look beyond the retirement plan budget to uncover broader funding strategies. Delaying automated features may cost participants potential savings. From rethinking total rewards to leveraging tax incentives, organizations can find ways to implement these plan features without significantly increasing overall costs.

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Smart ideas to help fund automated features Part I: Looking within the retirement plan
Some plan sponsors are concerned that adding automated features could come with additional organization costs. But waiting may cost participants more in potential savings. It’s possible to support these features strategically within the plan’s existing funding structure without compromising the balance sheet.

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The Cunningham ruling: What it can mean for plan sponsors
A recent Supreme Court ruling paves the way for more ERISA lawsuits to survive early dismissal. This article breaks down what’s changed and offers practical information to help protect your plan and manage fiduciary risk.

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Key steps can help you build resilience into your operating model for your small or midsize business.

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5 of the top questions about pension risk—answered
In today’s uncertain market environment, many plan sponsors are asking the same questions about risk, timing, and long-term strategy for their defined benefit (DB) plans. Get clear and practical insights to five of the top questions to help navigate key decisions with greater confidence.

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How small and midsize businesses can improve their supply chain resilience
If disruptions to supply chains increasing, how can small and midsize businesses prepare to withstand them?

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From mandate to momentum: Turn your state’s retirement rule into a strategic advantage
Explore how employers can turn state-mandate retirement plan requirements into a strategic opportunity. Go beyond minimum compliance to help enhance employee financial well-being and potentially gain advantages in talent retention and recruitment.

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Principal® Business Owner Insights
Small to midsize business (SMB) owners are offering benefits and solutions at record levels, indicating that benefits help improve recruiting, retention, and employee productivity.

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Maximizing efficiency and minimizing costs in DB plan management
What could a defined benefit (DB) plan fee analysis uncover for your organization?