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Insights to Empower Your Financial Journey
Explore expert advice, practical tips, and the latest trends in flat-fee financial planning.


Your 401(k) Shouldn't Feel Like A Prison Cell
If your 401(k) feels more like a holding tank than a wealth-building tool, it's not just your imagination running wild. Many American workers have their retirement savings trapped in places that limit access, layer on fees, and quietly erode returns.
Mark Nicholas
Oct 14, 20253 min read


One Change That Can Take Your Retirement Benefits From Good to Great
Most employers, and their fiduciary committees, have been trained by their service providers that exceptional plans are characterized by...

Mark Nicholas
Jul 19, 20233 min read


Starter(k): A Solution in Search of a Market?
When it comes to selecting the ideal retirement plan for your employees, it's essential to explore all available options. Beginning in...

Mark Nicholas
Jun 22, 20232 min read


The Benefits of Simplification
Ever wonder why 401(k) plans cost so much to run when you can open an IRA directly at a custodian and automate contributions for minimal,...

Mark Nicholas
Jun 9, 20232 min read


Does Automatic Enrollment Increase Net Worth?
It's no secret that automatic enrollment provisions in retirement plans improves participation rates. Most providers (especially those...

Mark Nicholas
May 11, 20232 min read


Eliminating Excess Costs in Retirement Plans
Small and mid-sized businesses often have expensive retirement programs, but many of them don't realize what the true cost is. This is,...

Mark Nicholas
Apr 5, 20232 min read


On-Demand Pay: An Administrative Trap?
Don't overlook your retirement plan when adding on-demand pay.

Mark Nicholas
Mar 7, 20233 min read


What Message is Your 401(k) Sending?
It's time to think more deeply about what messages your 401(k) is sending to employees. So much focus has been on using nudges and...

Mark Nicholas
Nov 29, 20222 min read


When a 401(k) Match Isn't a Benefit
Plan fees can turn coveted benefits into a cost center for employees. Alternatives are underutilized, but available.

Mark Nicholas
Sep 8, 20222 min read

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