January 2 is National Buffet Day (not to be confused with National Phoebe BUFFAY Day, for all you Friends fans). After celebrating at Golden Corral, I reflected on the beauty of buffets – a plethora of options, allowing you to choose the most delicious plate for you, based on your preferences. As I contemplated with...Read More
In honor of National Crossword Puzzle Day on December 21st (oh yeah, it’s a thing), we’ve put together a crossword that will test your retirement plan knowledge! Simply click on the boxes below, read the clue, and type in your answer! If you get stumped and want a clue, you can always reach out to...Read More
Imagine you have entered an escape room. The details buried in the items around the room – on the walls, sitting on tables, attached under chairs – all mock you as you plan your attack. A few of these items are decoys or mere distractions to rob you of precious time. Meanwhile, the clock ticks...Read More
An interview with EGPS leaders in honor of National Career Development Month 2,080 hours. That’s how many working hours are in a year with a standard 40-hour work week (minus PTO and holidays, etc.). That’s a LOT of hours, and with burnout on the rise, it’s critically important that employees don’t dread those hours. At...Read More
An interview with EGPS technology lead expert, Rich McKay Does EGPS conduct periodic risk assessments to identify cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities? Yes, EGPS does complete cybersecurity risk assessments during the year. As EGPS’ third party virtual CIO, City Source Solutions also includes full IT service review. We complete sweeps of the system periodically, as...Read More
Have you been here: a serious financial hardship has struck your family and you’re in desperate need of funds? Whether it’s a medical expense, avoiding eviction, a burial/funeral expense, or another extremely difficult situation, we have a little bit of good news. Getting a hardship distribution from your 401(k) to help in these times just...Read More
It’s National Waffle Week – and what’s more flexible than a waffle? OK, maybe technically a lot of things. But think about it – waffles are paired with chicken, used as an awesome vehicle for breakfast sandwiches, and taste delicious with a plethora of fruits, syrups, and of course, whip cream. Craving waffles yet? How...Read More
With all of life’s responsibilities, automation can sure help make things easier. Things like automatic bill pay, automatic vacuums (Roombas for the WIN), and automatic transmissions have definitely helped me! Another “automatic” with several perks has become more prevalent with recent legislation: automatic enrollment in retirement plans. SECURE 2.0 includes a new requirement that will...Read More
Do you ever wish your life, or to-do list, at least, was simpler? I do. In fact, here are just a few things I wish were simpler: Assembling furniture (looking at YOU, IKEA) Traveling/getting through TSA security (wait, I need to take my snacks out of my bag?) Taking care of my dog (why is...Read More
Cash balance and defined benefit plans can be a huge opportunity, offering several golden nuggets for business owners and their employees. These plans midas well be famous for allowing employers to save significantly more and providing major tax benefits. Yet, they are complex and subject to numerous regulations from the DOL and IRS. Therefore, trying...Read More
