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Building Financial Wellness Programs Around Your 401(k)

Building Financial Wellness Programs Around Your 401(k)

For most employees, retirement planning is only one piece of a much larger financial puzzle. They’re juggling day-to-day expenses, debt payments, and family goals while trying to make sense of investing and long-term saving. That’s why forward-thinking employers are no longer treating the 401(k) as a stand-alone benefit—they’re integrating it into broader financial wellness programs that support the entire employee experience.

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Why Payroll Integration Is the Unsung Hero of 401(k) Efficiency

Why Payroll Integration Is the Unsung Hero of 401(k) Efficiency

When business owners think about upgrading their 401(k) plan, they often focus on investment options or employer match formulas. But one of the most overlooked—and most powerful—improvements you can make is seamless payroll integration. It’s not flashy, but payroll integration can save hours of manual work each month, prevent costly errors, and dramatically improve employee satisfaction.

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How to Transition from a SIMPLE IRA or SEP to a 401(k) Plan

How to Transition from a SIMPLE IRA or SEP to a 401(k) Plan

Many small businesses start with a SIMPLE IRA or SEP IRA because they’re easy to set up and require minimal administration. But as your company grows, these plans can quickly become limiting—especially when it comes to contribution flexibility, employee engagement, and compliance advantages.

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Small Business Tax Advantages of Offering a 401(k) Plan

Small Business Tax Advantages of Offering a 401(k) Plan

Many small business owners hesitate to offer a 401(k) plan because they assume it’s too expensive or complicated. But here’s the truth: thanks to recent legislation, offering a retirement plan has never been more affordable—especially when you take full advantage of the tax credits and deductions available to small employers.

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The Hidden Costs of DIY 401(k) Administration (and How to Avoid Them) The current image has no alternative text. The file name is: Instabridge-Photos-98.webp Replace Remove

The Hidden Costs of DIY 401(k) Administration (and How to Avoid Them)

Many business owners believe managing their company’s 401(k) plan in-house will save money. After all, why pay someone else to handle something your team can “figure out”? The reality is that DIY 401(k) administration often costs far more than it saves—in time, compliance risk, and employee frustration. This article breaks down the true costs of […]

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Employee Communication Strategies: How to Increase Participation & Engagement in Retirement Plans

Boost your company’s 401(k) participation with practical communication strategies. Learn how education, automation, and culture can improve employee engagement and financial wellness. You can offer the best 401(k) plan in the world, but if your employees don’t understand it or take advantage of it, your organization isn’t realizing its full value. Participation and engagement are […]

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