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Think You Can Just Sign up Your Company for a 401(k) and Forget About It? Think Again.

March 27, 2018

Companies need to make sure they understand the regulations behind ERISA that go far beyond just signing your company up for a 401(k). Paula Hendrickson, director of retirement consulting services, explains the things they should know.

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