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Client perspective: Benefits help your business attract and retain top talent
Recent research from Principal® found that seven in ten business owners believe that benefits help improve employee retention, recruiting, and productivity.
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Principal® Business Owner Insights
Small to midsize business (SMB) owners are offering benefits and solutions at record levels as confidence remains high and the number of growing businesses significantly increases.
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Annuity buy-ins: It’s time to explore a new pension risk management option
A comparison of the risk management options for defined benefit plans: liability- driven investing, annuity buy-outs, and annuity buy-ins.
SECURE 2.0 Act: IRS offers updated guidance to new retirement rules
The latest IRS guidance on the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022. Get clarity on 401(k) auto enrollment and escalation, using financial incentives, and treating certain funds as Roth contributions.
IBM’s bold cash balance move—does stronger DB funding status offer more options to others?
The economy has changed to be generally favorable to defined benefit (DB) plans—leading at least one company (IBM) to make changes. Is it time to revisit the goals and strategies of a DB plan?
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Retirement plan design consulting for health care organizations
Designing a retirement plan that helps all health care workers save for retirement can be challenging. Using ownership structure and tax status, Marc Howell presents plan designs to help participants save more, pass nondiscrimination testing, and watch the bottom line.
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Trends in nonqualified deferred compensation plans
The key findings from this year’s study prove continued value and need for deferred comp plans.
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Plan for volatility to stay prepared
Business owners want to be prepared for uncertainty. Learn what you can do to help ensure your business is prepared to weather any volatility.
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3 affordable ways small business owners can start a retirement plan for employees
Offering a retirement savings plan can help employees feel valued and more financially secure. Walk through three options that help simplify the process.