On a recent call with someone who inquired about our communications strategy workshop, the person on the call lamented her overwhelming situation. With her current broker, she had access to a universe of employee benefits communications materials. The problem was she was given no communications strategy. I could give several metaphors at this point, but …

Contribution & Benefit Limits 2016 Limit 2017 Limit Section 401(k), 403(b), or 457(b) annual deferral $18,000 $18,000 SIMPLE plan annual deferral $12,500 $12,500 Section 415 maximums Annual benefit from defined $210,000 $210,000 benefit plan Annual additions to defined contribution plan $53,000 $54,000 Maximum IRA contribution $5,500 $5,500 Catch-up contribution limits Retirement plan $6,000 $6,000 SIMPLE plan …