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The Risk of 3(38) Fiduciary ‘Flexibility’
Most plan sponsors engage a fiduciary 3(38) investment manager because they do not have the required expertise. Here's what we mean.
Wow! 401k Plan Assets Hit $5 Trillion
The Cubs win the World Series in 2016, 401k assets hit $5 trillion in 2017. We’re on something…
Dumbing Down Smart Beta in 401(k)s
Smart beta is a term straight from a dystopian bestseller, as if a mathematical measure of a security’s volatility possesses anthropomorphic intelligence.
401(k) Assets Inch Closer to Major Milestone
A bull market and a greater awareness of the need for solid retirement savings combined to push total…
Can this Government Plan ‘Fix’ 401(k)s?
Thrift Savings Plan benefits offer low-cost investing, annuities, and secure retirement income, making it a strong model for 401k plans.
A New Record for 401(k) Assets?
401(k) assets continue their climb. The Investment Company Institute put the latest tally at $4.9 trillion. Overall, total…
Are 401(k) Fears Fueling Trump Frenzy?
Are 401(k) advisors partly responsible for Donald Trump’s popularity by not doing enough to help participants prepare for retirement?…
401(k) Assets Hit $4.8 Trillion in First Quarter of 2016
U.S. Retirement Assets hit $24.1 trillion as of March 31, up .6 percent from the end of December,…
‘The DOL Was True to Their Word:’ fi360’s Blaine Aikin
For those who think the new fiduciary rule is a watered-down compromise of what could have been, Blaine…
Social Security Benefits Betrayal: ‘Anyone Who Supported This Bill Should Be Ashamed’
401(k) advisors know (or should know) about the importance of coordinating Social Security with the 401(k) portfolio. They should also know…