02.01.2020 01.44 GMT+0000

The SECURE Act, signed by President Trump, contains a potpourri of provisions encouraging plan formation, use of annuities and adoption of safe harbor designs.

SECURE Act Passed–Ensuring Much Activity and Some Change

SECURE Act Passed–Ensuring Much Activity and Some Change

New Legislation Creates Planning Opportunities and Pitfalls.

The SECURE Act offers employers some new options and alternatives--and a handful of new mandates. Overall, the Act seeks to encourage employers to adopt retirement plans and to encourage employees to use those plans. Although the Act will not rock the retirement plan world, over the course of time it may shake things up just a bit.