Creative Retirement Systems Blog
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Creative Retirement Systems, Inc. (CRS) is an Ohio-based Third Party Retirement Administration company that has been doing business since 1970. CRS Creatives Blog features topics like Immediate Impacts of SECURE Act 2.0 on the Retirement Industry, 2023 Retirement Plan Limits Offer Significant Savings Potential, New Lifetime Income Disclosures for Retirement Plans, and more.
Creative Retirement Systems Blog
1M ago
New withdrawals provisions allowed because of Secure Act 2.0.
The post Recordkeepers are Starting to Roll Out New Withdrawal Provisions Created by Secure Act 1.0 and 2.0. appeared first on Creative Retirement Systems ..read more
Creative Retirement Systems Blog
6M ago
The complexity of managing and maintaining a retirement plan is well-known. It has led many business owners and plan sponsors to seek help from both bundled service providers and unbundled models. What should be talked about more, however, is the impact an outstanding TPA can have on the health and growth of a financial advisor’s […]
The post Why Many Financial Advisors Prefer Unbundled Plans versus Bundled Plans (in their own words) appeared first on Creative Retirement Systems ..read more
Creative Retirement Systems Blog
6M ago
Explore details about the different tax credits available to start-up retirement plans.
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Creative Retirement Systems Blog
6M ago
Solo K plans and why a TPA is beneficial.
The post Solo K Plans Need TPAs Too appeared first on Creative Retirement Systems ..read more
Creative Retirement Systems Blog
6M ago
Cash Balance Plans and Taxes
The post Cash Balance Pension Plans Offer Clients a Solution to Large Tax Burdens appeared first on Creative Retirement Systems ..read more
Creative Retirement Systems Blog
6M ago
On October 21, 2022 the IRS announced new contribution limits for tax-advantaged retirement plans.
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Creative Retirement Systems Blog
6M ago
One of the most common issues we see in 401(k) plans are failing nondiscrimination tests. A solution for these plans is to adopt a safe harbor provision.
The post Clients Failing Nondiscrimination Testing? A Safe Harbor Plan Can Help (October 1 deadline) appeared first on Creative Retirement Systems ..read more
Creative Retirement Systems Blog
6M ago
This new participant disclosure must estimate the monthly income that a participant’s plan account balance could produce if paid in both a qualified joint and survivor annuity (QJSA) and a single life annuity (SLA).
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Creative Retirement Systems Blog
6M ago
A Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRA account is a common solution small business owners turn to for their retirement planning. There are many reasons to utilize SEPs including the overall ease of plan management, simplicity in set-up, and the flexibility to change contribution amounts from year to year. However, there are important drawbacks of a SEP they should be made aware of and understand before electing that option instead of a 401(k)/Profit Sharing Plan.
The post 5 Reasons a SEP Might Not be the Right Solution for Your Clients appeared first on Creative Retirement Systems ..read more
Creative Retirement Systems Blog
6M ago
CRS often speaks with financial advisors whose clients are seeking a “cost-effective” retirement plan option, and a common consideration is the SIMPLE IRA. The name notwithstanding, a SIMPLE IRA can be anything but and could cost your clients much more in the long run.
The post Your Clients Should Reconsider Sponsoring a SIMPLE. Here’s Why. appeared first on Creative Retirement Systems ..read more