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Let’s Support Your Workforce As part of these strategies, early retirement incentives can offer employees nearing retirement the opportunity to transition smoothly with financial support. For school districts, these incentives serve […] - [FICA Alternative Retirement Plan](https://tpensions.com/for-employers/fica-alternative-retirement-plan/): FICA Alternative Retirement Plan Could a FICA Alternative Plan Help Your Team? Let’s Take a Closer Look Flexible Retirement Solutions FICA Alternative Plans provide certain public-sector employers with an alternative to Social Security participation that supports employee retirement savings and district workforce planning. These plans use a payroll-based structure that directs contributions into individual retirement accounts, where they are invested over time to help employees build long-term retirement savings. How Do FICA Alt Plans Work? Rather than the standard 6.2% Social Security tax deduction, employees contribute a pre-tax percentage (typically around 7.5%) to their individual retirement accounts under the FICA Alternative […] - [Custom 403(b) & 457(b) Plan Design](https://tpensions.com/for-employers/custom-403b-457b-plan-design/): Custom 403(b) & 457(b) Plan Design Comprehensive Retirement Solutions A well-designed retirement program not only supports your workforce but also helps your district achieve its long-term goals. As employee expectations shift, market conditions fluctuate, and regulations evolve, a retirement strategy that is flexible, compliant, and responsive to your staff’s needs is more important than ever. Our role is to help you manage your retirement plans with confidence. Whether you’re enhancing an existing program or building a new one, we provide guidance and ongoing support, with a focus on long-term value for your district and its employees. 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