10 Jan 2023
What Can SECURE 2.0 Do for You?
With increased catchups, increased cash-outs, the ability to match qualifying student loan repayments, and permit emergency withdrawals, among other changes, some effective sooner and some later, there’s something for everyone in the SECURE 2.0 Act, which is part of the larger Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, H.R. 2617. Read our client alert digest to learn more about SECURE 2.0.
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