by siteadmin | May 4, 2016 | Alliance Benefit Group, Retirement, Retirement Plan Services
We pride ourselves on quickly adapting to changes implemented in the retirement plan community while requiring continuing education and promoting professional certifications for our employees. Formed by Michael G. Pettey in 1992, the company is focused on building...
by siteadmin | Apr 6, 2016 | 401k Insight, plan administration, Retirement, Uncategorized
Requests for hardship distributions from qualified retirement plans are not unusual in the aftermath of the Great Recession. Some participants may unfortunately be struggling through economic setbacks such as job loss for themselves or their spouse. Internal Revenue...
by siteadmin | Mar 21, 2016 | Alliance Benefit Group, financial, plan administration, Retirement, Retirement Plan Advice
Knowledge is power, particularly in the increasingly complex world of retirement planning. Retirement professionals need to stay abreast of a myriad of topics that impact plan design, satisfy regulatory developments and ensure that plan sponsors and their participants...
by siteadmin | Mar 14, 2016 | financial, Retirement Plan Advice, Retirement Plan News
The Great Recession and the stock market collapse in 2008 set many employees back financially. Six years later, many still continue to work their way out of this challenging period. Financial stress has been heightened and a recent survey by the Society for Human...
by siteadmin | Feb 29, 2016 | 401k Insight, Retirement, Retirement Plan Advice, Retirement Plan News
When investing in a 401(k) plan, many participants are unsure about what percentage of their salary they should contribute. Select an amount too low, and they risk not having sufficient savings for retirement. Select a percentage too high, and they fear not...