Honest Dollar Makes Offering Retirement Packages Easier
Alyson Wyers — April 7, 2015 — Business
References: honestdollar & springwise
This platform is designed to help small startup companies by offering retirement packages to their staff. Honest Dollar enables new ventures to provide plans to their employees by reducing the associated fees and aiding them to overcome similar barriers.
This service addresses the issue of over 70 million Americans not having a retirement plan in place. A common reason for this is the expense and hassle involved for employers. A startup itself, Honest Dollar simplifies the process of offering retirement packages with their comprehensive platform.
They also provide a more affordable option to a 401(k). Instead, Honest Dollar focuses on a SIMPLE IRA, with no set-up fees. Businesses are only charged a rate of $10 per employee every month, while workers can contribute up to $12,500 annually to their plan with lower fees.
This service addresses the issue of over 70 million Americans not having a retirement plan in place. A common reason for this is the expense and hassle involved for employers. A startup itself, Honest Dollar simplifies the process of offering retirement packages with their comprehensive platform.
They also provide a more affordable option to a 401(k). Instead, Honest Dollar focuses on a SIMPLE IRA, with no set-up fees. Businesses are only charged a rate of $10 per employee every month, while workers can contribute up to $12,500 annually to their plan with lower fees.
Trend Themes
1. Retirement Plan-enabling Platforms - Startups are simplifying and reducing costs for small companies to offer employee retirement plans.
2. Affordable Retirement Plans - Companies offering low-cost retirement plans are disrupting the traditional 401(k) model.
3. Retirement Plan Accessibility - This trend is addressing the issue of over 70 million Americans not having a retirement plan in place.
Industry Implications
1. HR Technology - Retirement plan-enabling platforms are disrupting the HR industry by providing accessible and affordable employee benefits.
2. Financial Services - Fintech startups like Honest Dollar are disrupting traditional financial service providers by providing more affordable and streamlined retirement plan options.
3. Small Business Services - This trend is particularly beneficial for small businesses by making it easier and more affordable to offer retirement plans to their employees.
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