Products April 17, 2020

Mutual of Omaha Eliminates Distribution Fees

It is the latest recordkeeper to waive fees because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Mutual of Omaha Retirement Services announced it will be waiving transaction fees for COVID-19-related distributions (CRDs) from retirement plans, as well as fees on qualified 401(k) loans based on Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act provisions.  

“As our retirement plan sponsors and their employees navigate this new and unsettling environment, Mutual of Omaha is waiving these fees to allow those in need of these funds access without additional administrative expense,” says Laura Huscroft, vice president of retirement plans at Mutual of Omaha. “The Mutual of Omaha team has experienced firsthand the impact the global pandemic has had on individuals. We value our customers and are dedicated to helping during this time of uncertainty.”  

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Break from the Grind April 17, 2020

Friday Files – April 17, 2020

And now it's time for some FRIDAY FUN!

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An in-home ski vacation, a dog tapping out of a walk, and more.

In Rome, Italy, a woman was fined for being outside her home without a “justifiable reason.” Walking your dog is considered a justifiable reason in Italy, but apparently, walking your turtle is not. “The woman was walking with a turtle,” the police statement said. Roman police spokesman Nunzio Carbone told AFP that the woman was fined 400 euros because it was “not a justifiable excuse.”

In Fort Lauderdale, Florida, some attorneys apparently think showing up for court meetings via Zoom means they can use a very relaxed dress code. Broward Circuit Judge Dennis Bailey made a plea in a letter published by the Weston Bar Association, news outlets reported. “It is remarkable how many ATTORNEYS appear inappropriately on camera,” Bailey said in the letter. “One male lawyer appeared shirtless and one female attorney appeared still in bed, still under the covers.” Bailey isn’t making any exceptions for lawyers lounging in the Florida sunshine. “Putting on a beach cover-up won’t cover up you’re poolside in a bathing suit,” he wrote.

In Madrid, Spain, a man who had to cancel a ski vacation created the experience in his home. If you can’t view the below video, try https://youtu.be/_HrIVWziJ0Y.


Dogs are probably getting extra walks these days. This one must be tired of it. If you can’t view the below video, try https://youtu.be/ABUQ_ePN1WY.
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