Tag: 401k

IRS increases 401(k) contributions for 2015

The Internal Revenue Service recently announced cost-of-living adjustments affecting dollar limitations for pension plans and other retirement-related items for tax year 2015. This includes an increase in the elective deferral limits for 401(k) contributions and catch up contribution limits. Below...

Special Guest Author Victor Hicks: A checklist for plan sponsors to ensure 401(k) plan compliance and optimization

By: Victor H. Hicks II, CFP®, AIF® Owner, Managing Principal, Lumin Financial, LLC An Independent Registered Investment Adviser [email protected] Once a retirement savings plan has been approved and is in place, it’s tempting to sit back and adopt an “I’m...

SR Client Question: Can I withdraw from my IRA to cover medical expenses?

Typically, withdrawing from your IRA or 401(k) early means big penalty charges.  However, there are two medical exceptions to the “early distribution penalty” (10% penalty for early distributions from an IRA, or other qualified pension plan):  1.      Distributions due to...

Special Guest Author Victor Hicks II, CFP: 401(k) Fee Regs Burden Small-Mid Size Business

Victor Hicks II, CFP®, AIF® is a 401(k) Advisor and owner of Lumin Financial LLC, an independent Registered Investment Adviser that specializes in 401(k) advisory services in Southfield, Michigan. He can be reached at (248) 936-9480, or [email protected]. If you’re...