A 403(b) is a big deal - in fact, they’re the second most common type of defined-contribution plan out there. With higher education and healthcare accounting for nearly three-quarters of all 403(b) assets, this type of plan is often the go-to for nonprofits of all sizes.

It would be perfectly logical to assume the advisor who helps you with your 403(b) plan’s investments would be acting in your employees’ best interest. And while your advisor may very well be putting your 403(b) plan first, not everything is logical when it comes to advisor

When it comes to educating participants, plan sponsors running ERISA retirement plans must, at a minimum, notify employees annually that they have the right to participate in the plan, or to make changes. But there is a lot more plan sponsors should do to help employees save for retirement besides

Here’s some good news: it is costing non-profit organizations less to operate their 403(b) plans. That’s the conclusion of the 2016 BrightScope/ICI survey that examined ERISA plan data between 2009 and 2013. Average total plan costs fell to 0.73% of assets in 2013 (the latest

If your organization offers a non-profit retirement plan then your employees are equipped with a great way to save for retirement. But that can also mean some heavy duty administration for your organization. For example, if you offer an ERISA plan you will need to file the information-heavy IRS Form

If your non-profit offers a 403(b) retirement plan, one of your greatest responsibilities is choosing the right investment options. Your employees are relying on you to make good fund choices for the 403(b) – but how do you do that? How an investment policy statement can help you choose

A 403(b) retirement plan is often described as a “401(k) for nonprofits.” The two defined contribution plans are certainly similar, but there are important differences between them. The 403(b) actually predates the 401(k) by several decades. The 403(b) was introduced in 1958 as a supplemental

If your non-profit organization is offering employees a 403(b) plan, then your team has an important savings tool at their disposal. Keeping a retirement plan like a 403(b) running smoothly can be a lot of work, and many non-profits turn to a 403(b) advisor for help. It’

Whether you’re benchmarking your nonprofit’s current retirement benefit or growing out of your current solution, ForUsAll has compared the main differences between 403(b) and 401(k) plans. In the past, 403(b) plans were easier to administer for many nonprofits – so your nonprofit’s first retirement plan