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There is ambiguity in future legislation surrounding retirement savings, taxes, student loans, and COVID-19 support. The Biden proposals could alter the retirement plan landscape, which some anticipate to be a potential heavier regulatory hand in order to promote better workplaces and employment opportunities for all. There is anticipation within the first 100 days of the Biden administration to mandate employers to provide auto-enrollment plans so that almost all workers will have access to an 'automatic 401(k),' and we may see additional incentives for adopting these plans. For small- and mid- sized businesses there is an attractive option that is new this year to consider with several key benefits: a PEP.

Most likely your financial situation and goals have shifted slightly over the past year. Reviewing and updating (or creating) your financial plan may seem cumbersome, but it's crucial for establishing a successful financial future. Financial Planner Haley Tolitsky outlines steps to take to tidy up your finances and prioritize for the upcoming year on 'The Street', a financial news and financial literacy website.

An improved type of retirement plan solution has been announced. The Pooled Employer Plan (PEP) is a single plan that bundles together unrelated employers from unrelated industries. As a member of a PEP, the employer does not take on additional risk associated with other employers in the plan. By facilitating access to high-quality retirement plans at a reasonable cost, PEPs are expected to give small businesses an additional incentive to provide retirement benefits to their employees.

How the SECURE Act of 2019 can augment retirement planning for small businesses and help mend the gap of the retirement crisis.

News headlines have been spreading fear that Americans are not doing enough today to reach their retirement goals. Dentists and their employees should be aware of this crisis in order to face the issues surrounding it, as well as to determine a resolution to avoid it.