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[October 2015 (1)](https://www.bjorkgroup.com/blog/archive/2015/10) see all ### [Live Your Best Life: Now and in Retirement](https://www.bjorkgroup.com/blog/live-your-best-life-now-and-in-retirement) - Bjork Group - November 29, 2021 ![BJORKG~2-1](https://www.bjorkgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BJORKG~2-1.jpg?width=2917&name=BJORKG~2-1.jpg)Americans are living longer than ever before. Life expectancy is now at 79 years old, and many employees will need to save enough to live 17+ years in retirement.1 How financially prepared are your employees to enter into this next stage of life? ![Image](https://www.bjorkgroup.com/hubfs/images/dummy-img.jpg) ### [Who’s on Your Retirement Plan Committee?](https://www.bjorkgroup.com/blog/whos-on-your-retirement-plan-committee) - Bjork Group - November 8, 2021 ![BJORKG~2](https://www.bjorkgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BJORKG~2.jpg?width=2917&name=BJORKG~2.jpg)Retirement plan committees are super important; they set the direction and priorities of the company’s retirement plan. These actions (or inactions) can have a huge impact on how successful employees are at preparing for retirement. ![Image](https://www.bjorkgroup.com/hubfs/images/dummy-img.jpg) ### [2022 Contribution Limits for Retirement Plans](https://www.bjorkgroup.com/blog/2022-contribution-limits-for-retirement-plans) - Bjork Group - November 5, 2021 ![BJORK\_Annual Contribution Limits\_Headline Image-1](https://www.bjorkgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BJORK_Annual%20Contribution%20Limits_Headline%20Image-1.jpg?width=2917&name=BJORK_Annual%20Contribution%20Limits_Headline%20Image-1.jpg) The new Retirement Plan Contribution Limits are official! ![Image](https://www.bjorkgroup.com/hubfs/images/dummy-img.jpg) ### [Year End Wrap-up: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Your Retirement Plan](https://www.bjorkgroup.com/blog/year-end-wrap-up-evaluating-the-effectiveness-of-your-retirement-plan) - Bjork Group - November 1, 2021 ![Bjork Group\_Sean Bjork\_Annual 401k Benchmark (1)](https://www.bjorkgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Bjork%20Group_Sean%20Bjork_Annual%20401k%20Benchmark%20(1).jpg?width=2917&name=Bjork%20Group_Sean%20Bjork_Annual%20401k%20Benchmark%20(1).jpg)With Cycle 3 deadlines fast approaching, now is a great time to review your retirement plan. Measuring your retirement plan’s data provides key information to help increase its competitiveness, which can be extremely helpful in today’s labor market. ![Image](https://www.bjorkgroup.com/hubfs/images/dummy-img.jpg) ### [The Tale of Two Economies: Promoting Workplace Benefits in a K-Shaped Economy](https://www.bjorkgroup.com/blog/the-tale-of-two-economies-promoting-workplace-benefits-in-a-k-shaped-economy) - Bjork Group - October 25, 2021 ![Bjork Group\_Sean Bjork\_K-Shaped Economy (1)](https://www.bjorkgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Bjork%20Group_Sean%20Bjork_K-Shaped%20Economy%20(1).jpg?width=2917&name=Bjork%20Group_Sean%20Bjork_K-Shaped%20Economy%20(1).jpg)More than a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, there are signs of recovery in the U.S. Millions of vaccines have been administered, businesses and offices are reopening and life is starting to look more like it did pre-pandemic. ![Image](https://www.bjorkgroup.com/hubfs/images/dummy-img.jpg) ### [You Can’t Talk About That at Work: Tackling Financial FAQs](https://www.bjorkgroup.com/blog/you-cant-talk-about-that-at-work-tackling-financial-faqs) - Bjork Group - October 18, 2021 ![Bjork Group\_Sean Bjork\_Financial FAQs (1)](https://www.bjorkgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Bjork%20Group_Sean%20Bjork_Financial%20FAQs%20(1).jpg?width=2917&name=Bjork%20Group_Sean%20Bjork_Financial%20FAQs%20(1).jpg)Talking about money is tricky, especially at work. While it may seem too personal for work and easier to avoid the conversation, the effects can have a lasting effect on a company. ![Image](https://www.bjorkgroup.com/hubfs/images/dummy-img.jpg) ### [Q4 Newsletter: Strategic Thinking Edition](https://www.bjorkgroup.com/blog/q4-newsletter-strategic-thinking-edition) - Bjork Group - October 11, 2021 ![Bjork Group\_401k Advisor (1)](https://www.bjorkgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Bjork%20Group_401k%20Advisor%20(1).jpg?width=2917&name=Bjork%20Group_401k%20Advisor%20(1).jpg)As we begin to say goodbye to 2021, let’s look forward to the new year by addressing employee financial habits after COVID, how a K-shape economy is impacting your workplace and how your retirement plan committee plays an important role in helping employees pursue retirement plan goals. ![Image](https://www.bjorkgroup.com/hubfs/images/dummy-img.jpg) ### [Video: 20 Questions to Benchmark Your Retirement Plan](https://www.bjorkgroup.com/blog/video-20-questions-to-benchmark-your-retirement-plan) - Bjork Group - September 21, 2021 ![HEADLI~1-Jul-08-2021-04-39-59-49-PM](https://www.bjorkgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/HEADLI~1-Jul-08-2021-04-39-59-49-PM.jpg?width=2917&name=HEADLI~1-Jul-08-2021-04-39-59-49-PM.jpg) When was the last time you reviewed your retirement plan - 5 years ago, 3 years ago? ![Image](https://www.bjorkgroup.com/hubfs/images/dummy-img.jpg) ### [Roth vs. Traditional IRA: Do You Want to Be Taxed Now or Later?](https://www.bjorkgroup.com/blog/roth-vs.-traditional-ira-do-you-want-to-be-taxed-now-or-later) - Bjork Group - September 6, 2021 ![Headline Image - Tax Now or Later](https://www.bjorkgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Headline%20Image%20-%20Tax%20Now%20or%20Later.jpg?width=2917&name=Headline%20Image%20-%20Tax%20Now%20or%20Later.jpg) Your employees may have questions about one of the first decisions they will need to make – do they want to contribute to a Roth 401(k) or Traditional 401(k)? 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