SCHULER BOOKS, INC. 401(K) PLAN

Plan Overview & Key Metrics

SCHULER BOOKS, INC. 401(K) PLAN is a defined contribution retirement plan offered by SCHULER BOOKS, INC.. Below is a snapshot of the plan’s financial health, participant activity, and employer generosity based on publicly filed data. Use these metrics to benchmark your own contributions and see how this plan compares to peers.

SCHULER BOOKS, INC. 401(K) PLAN Total Retirement Plan Assets

At the end of 2018, the total retirement plan assets of SCHULER BOOKS, INC. 401(K) PLAN is $1,422,776.00.This plan was established in 1997.

SCHULER BOOKS, INC. 401(K) PLAN Total Number of Retirement Plan Participants

At the end of 2018, the total number of retirement plan participants in SCHULER BOOKS, INC. 401(K) PLAN is 139

SCHULER BOOKS, INC. 401(K) PLAN Average Participant Retirement Account Value

In 2018, the average participant retirement account value for SCHULER BOOKS, INC. 401(K) PLAN is $10,235.00

SCHULER BOOKS, INC. 401(K) PLAN Estimated Average Employee Contribution Amount

In 2018, the estimated average employee contribution amount per participant for SCHULER BOOKS, INC. 401(K) PLAN is $494.00.

SCHULER BOOKS, INC. 401(K) PLAN Estimated Average Employer Match

In 2018, the estimated average employer match for an employee in SCHULER BOOKS, INC. 401(K) PLAN is approximately $51.00
Investing in this additonal $51.00 for 20 years would give you extra $3,287.00, assuming a 10% annual return.

SCHULER BOOKS, INC. 401(K) PLAN Total Employer Contribution and Match Rate

In 2018, SCHULER BOOKS, INC. 401(K) PLAN allocates $7,140.00 to match its employees’ contributions, providing an employer match rate of 20.80% of their contributions

SCHULER BOOKS, INC. 401(K) PLAN Total Retirement Plan Asset Growth Rate

In 2018, the total retirement plan asset growth rate of SCHULER BOOKS, INC. 401(K) PLAN is -4.08%.

SCHULER BOOKS, INC. 401(K) PLAN Estimated Aggregate Retirement Account Investment Gain/Loss

In 2018, the estimated aggregate retirement account investment gain/loss for SCHULER BOOKS, INC. 401(K) PLAN is -6.28%. This measures the effectiveness of the plan participants’ investments in the year.

SCHULER BOOKS, INC. 401(K) PLAN Expense Ratio

In 2018, the investment and administrative expense ratio of SCHULER BOOKS, INC. 401(K) PLAN is 0.54%.

* Data are from public filings.

Plan Administrator & Contact

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Enrollment & Brokerage Features

The following features describe how SCHULER BOOKS, INC. 401(K) PLAN handles enrollment, default investments, and access to self-directed brokerage windows. Plans that offer auto-enrollment tend to have higher participation rates, and a brokerage window can give you access to investments beyond the plan’s core lineup.

What Should You Do Next?

Your 401(k) is likely your single largest wealth-building tool. Here is how to make the most of SCHULER BOOKS, INC. 401(K) PLAN:

  1. Contribute enough to capture the full employer match. This is free money — see the match details on the Contribution & Match page.
  2. Review your investment allocation. Make sure your mix of stocks, bonds, and other assets matches your age and risk tolerance. Check available investment options.
  3. Keep your beneficiary designations current. Life events (marriage, divorce, children) mean your beneficiary form may need updating.
  4. Increase contributions over time. Even a 1% annual bump can add tens of thousands to your retirement balance over a career.

Use our 401(k) Savings Calculator to project how your current contribution rate translates into retirement wealth, or try the Asset Allocation Calculator to find an allocation that fits your risk profile.

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