A 409a deferred compensation plan is a non-qualified arrangement that allows employees to defer a portion of their income to a future date. This plan is often used by high-income earners to reduce ...

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You've climbed the corporate ladder, you're making good money and suddenly someone from human resources presents you with a newfangled employee benefit -- the opportunity to participate in a deferred ...

This report is one of a series on the adjustments we make to GAAP data so we can measure shareholder value accurately. This report focuses on an adjustment we make to our calculation ofeconomic book ...

Planning for retirement can feel overwhelming, but fortunately, there are several savings tools available to help take the sting out of the process. By utilizing these tools, you can create a ...

If you've received any deferred compensation for work you already performed, you need to learn about Section 409a of the tax code. Section 409a of the internal revenue code establishes guidelines for ...

Employers are leveraging NQDCs for retention use at increasing rates, with 30% having a noncompete provision. Non-qualified deferred compensation plans are increasingly being used by employers as ...

Deferred compensation plans allow you to offer employees income spread out over the future in exchange for their work today. Retirement plans that you contribute to on behalf of your employees are a ...

Benjamin Harvey CFP®, CPWA®, ChFC®, CLU® Founder and Private Wealth Advisor, Summation Wealth Group To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in ...

Executive compensation has grown dramatically since the 1980s. Along with this rise in total compensation, there have also been dramatic changes in the form of compensation for executives, with ...