Proposed Legislation to Help Workers Build Retirement Savings While Repaying Student Loans
Proposed legislation would help workers build retirement savings while repaying student loan debt. With the Retirement Parity for Student Loans Act, workers could receive an employer matching contribution while repaying loans, as if the loan repayments were a salary reduction contributions to their retirement plan.
Dec 19, 2018
Many Americans face mounting student loan debt and often have to choose repaying the loans over making contributions to their retirement plan to save for the future. Legislation introduced on December 18th...
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HSA: 2019 Limits And Frequently Asked Questions
Here are the new HSA limits for 2019, along with some frequently asked questions about HSAs.
Oct 09, 2018
This post was written by Hannie Spitzack, HSA Sales Relationship Manager at BPAS. With 2019 fast approaching, now is the time for employers to get in front of their employees to...
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It’s Time to Get Serious About Cash Balance Plans
Find out what a cash balance plan is, how it can help small business employers, and how you can find cash balance plan prospects.
Oct 05, 2018
This post was written by Joe Long, an external wholesaler with BPAS who has over 30 years of experience working with small business defined contribution and defined benefit plans. Small business...
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Two HSA Bills Passed by House
The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed two bills, which aim to enhance and expand the use of HSAs. Read this blog post to find out about these bills.
Oct 02, 2018
This post was written by Hannie Spitzack, HSA Sales Relationship Manager. In an ever-changing landscape of laws and regulations, it is important to stay ahead and be aware of any potential...
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The President’s Executive Order to Secure America’s Retirement
Here’s how President Trump’s recently signed executive order will effect many of the same changes that are contained within the Retirement Enhancement and Savings Act.
Sep 20, 2018
This post was written by Sean Arnold Addressing the Retirement Gap President Trump’s recently signed executive order (see this article) appears to seek to effect many of the same changes that...
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A Quick and Cost-Effective Way to Access Your VEBA/HRA Funds: the Benefit Debit Card for Mail-order Rx Copays
Looking for a quick and cost-effective way to access your VEBA/HRA funds? We’ve got a solution for you.
Sep 11, 2018
This post was written by Karni Adamson, Senior Sales Relationship Manager, for BPAS VEBA & HRA/HSA Services. With healthcare costs on the rise, we’re always looking for ways to save. For...
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ABG to Host Code Section 199A Webinar
Jul 12, 2018
Are you familiar with the IRC Section 199A deduction for qualified business income? You may be surprised to learn about its interaction with qualified retirement plans. Find out more out more on August...
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BPAS Names SVP of Fiduciary Services
Jul 09, 2018
Utica, NY—July 6, 2018. BPAS, a leading national provider of DB, DC, HRA, and HSA plan administration, transfer agency, and collective investment fund and fiduciary services, has named Greg Woods, CIMA® as...
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2018 BPAS Partner Conference Speaker Profile: Marcia Wagner
Find out more about one of the speakers at this year’s BPAS Partner Conference and the principal of The Wagner Law Group, Marcia Wagner.
May 15, 2018
The BPAS Partner Conference is just around the corner and this year, attendees can look forward to speeches from several of the nation’s top attorneys. We decided to put the spotlight...
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New Year / New Education Strategy
If you are looking to enhance your education strategies consider addressing some of the topics in this post.
Jan 23, 2018
Most retirement plan advisors who are responsible for employee education are experts in conducting enrollment meetings and answering questions related to establishing accounts, explaining the benefits of pre-tax deferral, etc. But...
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