Author Archives: Dr. 401k

Participant Loan Strategy for the Enterprising Investor

As an employee benefits practitioner, I have long argued against participant loan features in 401(k) and other tax qualified retirement plans.  When employers insist on participant loan availability, I encourage them to consider adoption only in the case of a … Continue reading

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Rethinking Retirement Plans for High-Income Professionals

The growth of defined contribution plans with cash or deferred arrangements, more colloquially known as 401(k) plans, has been remarkable since their introduction in 1981.  In 1992, these plans accounted for 31.6% of employer-sponsored retirement plans; in 2007, they represented … Continue reading

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