Independent Actuaries Blog Author: Jeffry Lamb

IRS Updates its 401(k) Plan Fix-It Guide

The IRS has updated its 401(k) Plan Fix-It Guide. You can find the Guide at http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-tege/401k_mistakes.pdf. While the Guide’s 52 pages can seem intimidating, the first three pages contain a chart of the most common errors in plan operation. Review … Continue reading

Retirement Inspiration From Your Future Self

According to a Stanford University Study, individuals increased their retirement plan contributions by 30% when presented with projected future images (pictorial renderings) of themselves.  Online technology is available for free at http://faceretirement.merrilledge.com, where you can project your future image. When … Continue reading

Why Did the NFL Need Replacement Refs?

We can all relax now, the replacement officials are gone, and the NFL referees have returned. The NFL and its officials have come to an agreement.  One of the main discussion points of the lockout was something we at Independent … Continue reading

Living Longer in the Trenches

The season is changing, the days are shorter, the weather cooler and school begins. But these changes are welcome by the majority of Americans, because it is time for their favorite sport to watch: football. There has been much discussion … Continue reading