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David Musto Discusses the Impact of the Current Economic Environment
Dan Basile Shares Best Practices for Fostering Engagement with Financial Wellness Programs
In a PLANSPONSOR webcast presented on March 25, Dan Basile, Ascensus' head of retirement product, shared perspective on tactics employers can leverage…
Ascensus Data Shows that Most People Should Start a 529 Account Sooner
A recent SavingForCollege.com article uses Ascensus data to show that average age of 529 plan account owners when they open a 529 plan. The best…
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Ascensus SECURE Act Video Series: Lifetime Income Disclosure
Ascensus is excited to present the SECURE Act Video Series. This multi-video series will provide a snapshot of retirement-related SECURE Act provisions, included in the…
Industry & Regulatory News
IRS Provides Guidance for Employers to Claim Tax Credits for Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act and Expanded FMLA Payments
The IRS has posted at its website much-anticipated guidance for claiming tax credits for amounts paid by employers under the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act…
Industry & Regulatory News
Washington Pulse: New Coronavirus Law Provides Retirement Plan and Healthcare Relief
With virtually every part of the U.S. economy facing unexpected financial challenges from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Congress has passed the largest relief package in…
Industry & Regulatory News
IRS Announces Extension of Deadlines for 403(b) and Pre-Approved DB Plans
The IRS on Friday, March 27, announced in a website posting that it is extending the last day of the initial remedial amendment period for…
Thought Leadership
Ascensus Supports Small Businesses
Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy. With these businesses and their workers bearing the brunt of the hardship associated with the coronavirus…
Industry & Regulatory News
House Passes Senate’s Coronavirus Response Bill Unchanged, President Trump Signs Into Law
The House of Representatives today passed—by an expedited procedure—the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which was passed by the Senate late on…
Industry & Regulatory News
Senate Approves Massive Coronavirus Response Bill, with Significant Retirement Savings and Health Elements
On Wednesday night, March 25, shortly before midnight, Eastern Time, the U.S. Senate cleared lingering objections of both Democrat and Republican members and unanimously passed…
In the News
Dan Basile Shares Best Practices for Fostering Engagement with Financial Wellness Programs
In a PLANSPONSOR webcast presented on March 25, Dan Basile, Ascensus’ head of retirement product, shared perspective on tactics employers can leverage to foster employee engagement with…
Industry & Regulatory News
Ascensus SECURE Act Video Series: Qualified Birth or Adoption Distributions
Ascensus is excited to present the SECURE Act Video Series. This multi-video series will provide a snapshot of retirement-related SECURE Act provisions, included in the…