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Estate Planning · Legacy · Life Insurance · Sep 14th, 2025
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J. Andy Ingram, AIF®, QPFC®, CPFA™, C(k)P®, Ri(k)™

The first few months of 2026 have been a raucous start for fiduciaries of retirement plans.

Americans now need $1.46 million to retire comfortably, according to the 2026 edition of a well-known financial planning survey from Northwestern Mutual.

As a small business owner, you have a significant personal stake in how your 401(k) plan administration fees are managed.

In a study of 4,368 retirement plan participants, the National Association of Retirement Plan Participants (NARPP) found that 89% could not correctly calculate their account fees.

There’s no such thing as a free 401(k) plan. Every 401(k) provider charges fees for their services, but how those fees are structured can make a big difference for both you and your employees.

When it comes to your health, your body doesn’t lie. Chest pain, chronic fatigue, blurry vision—they’re all warning signs that something is off.
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