Health Savings Account (HSA) FAQs: Everything You Need to Know A Health Savings Account (HSA) is a powerful tool that helps individuals save for medical expenses while enjoying tax advantages. If you’re considering opening an HSA or want to maximize its benefits, here are some of the most frequently asked […]
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Maximizing Returns: Strategic Asset Allocation for Roth and Pre-Tax Retirement Accounts As a financial advisor, we employ a strategy that allocates more aggressive and growth-oriented assets to Roth accounts while positioning conservative assets in pre-tax retirement accounts. This approach is designed to optimize the long-term growth potential and overall risk […]
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Trustee vs. Authorized Signer: Who Does What in Your Retirement Plan? When managing a retirement plan, such as a 401(k), it’s important to understand the distinct roles involved in overseeing and operating the plan. Two key roles that often get confused are the plan trustee and the authorized signer. While […]
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Understanding PCORI Fees: What They Are and Who is Required to Pay Them The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fee is a federal fee established under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to fund research that helps patients, healthcare providers, and policymakers make informed healthcare decisions. If you are an employer […]
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5 Strategies to Reduce Future Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) Before They Begin If your retirement savings exceed what’s needed to support your lifestyle, required minimum distributions (RMDs) could significantly increase your taxable income and even raise your Medicare premiums. Fortunately, there are strategies to proactively reduce future RMDs or defer […]
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Staying Ahead: Key Focus Areas for 401(k) Plan Success in 2025 As 2025 begins, 401(k) plan sponsors are entering another dynamic year shaped by fresh regulatory updates, technological advancements, and the evolving expectations of employees. At Rose Street Advisors, our team remains committed to helping you stay ahead, ensuring your […]
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Understanding Non-FMLA Leave and Health Coverage: Employer Responsibilities When an employee takes leave that is not covered under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), employers often have questions about how to handle health insurance coverage. Unlike FMLA leave, which mandates continued health benefits, non-FMLA leave operates under different rules. […]
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Pros & Cons of Loans and Early Withdrawals from Your Retirement Account When faced with financial needs, taking a loan from your employer-sponsored retirement account, such as a 401(k), can seem like a tempting solution. However, it’s important to understand both the advantages and disadvantages, considering both the short-term and […]
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ERISA Bond vs. Fiduciary Liability Insurance: What Plan Sponsors Need to Know Plan sponsors play a critical role in managing retirement plans, and with this responsibility comes risk. Two essential tools to protect both the plan and the fiduciaries are ERIS bonds and fiduciary liability insurance. Here’s what they are, […]
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What is RxDC Reporting? RxDC (Prescription Drug Data Collection) reporting is a requirement under the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) of 2021. The purpose of this reporting is to provide the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) with data on prescription drug costs and health care spending. The information collected […]
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