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Market-based cash balance plans: Re-evaluating an often-overlooked retirement plan design after SECURE 2.0

These plans offer a unique opportunity for all types of plan sponsors.

Key Takeaways
  • Market-based cash balance plans have been popular with certain employers but have been overlooked by larger companies. It's a great time to revisit this opportunity now that SECURE 2.0 has provided favorable legal clarification, making this option even more attractive.
  • This type of plan can offer greater retirement benefits in a tax-sheltered vehicle.
  • Fidelity can help you evaluate the various aspects of cash balance plan structures to help you determine which makes sense for your organization.
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