Search Results
department of labor
1083 posts
401(k) Market Minute: Massive Social Security Benefits Adjustments, Crypto 401(k) Caution, and SECURE Gets Whacked
Rising inflation, of course, means rising Social Security COLA adjustments, and managing editor Brian Anderson reports that 2023 could…
March 14, 2022
DOL Cautions 401(k) Fiduciaries on Cryptocurrencies in Wake of Executive Order
'Fiduciaries must exercise extreme care before including direct investment options in cryptocurrency'
March 10, 2022
Why Account Consolidation is Vital to Reduce 401(k) Cybersecurity Risk
It’s clear that account consolidation can lower retirement savings cybersecurity risks by minimizing the sheer number of fraud-prone, small-balance retirement savings accounts
March 9, 2022
Why a ‘Tidal Wave’ of Fiduciary Lawsuits Are Coming Soon
Investing the time and energy in getting plans in compliance now will pay dividends in the coming years
March 4, 2022
IRI ‘Optimistic’ Meaningful Retirement Legislation Will Pass in 2022
In unveiling their “2022 Retirement Security Blueprint” Thursday, Insured Retirement Institute leaders express confidence at least some current retirement reform bills will become law
March 3, 2022
401(k) Market Minute: Participant Reaction to the Ukraine Crisis and DOL Investigation into a Major Company Plan
Like most of the country, our thoughts are with the people of Ukraine, and the crisis that continues…
February 28, 2022
ESOP Feature of Wells Fargo 401(k) Under DOL Investigation
Regulatory filing this week from the banking giant—with one of the largest 401k plans—reveals investigation into transactions associated with the employee stock ownership plan feature
February 25, 2022
Bill Allowing Annuities as QDIAs in 401(k)s Introduced in House
Reintroduction of “Lifetime Income For Employees Act” by Reps. Donald Norcross and Tim Walberg offers retirement savers improved ability to generate protected income stream
February 15, 2022
401(k) Market Minute: BlackRock Gets ‘Hip’, Climate Changes’ Impact on the 401(k), and More
Rising seas, wildfires, tornadoes—what impact will it have on retirement savings and security? The Department of Labor (DOL)…
February 14, 2022
How Auto Portability Helps Women, Minorities and Lower-Income Workers
Auto portability is exactly the response from the private sector that you would hope for and expect
February 11, 2022