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Fidelity Fees Are Top 401(k) Litigation Story of 2019
Fidelity always seems to garner attention—whether it’s controversy over supposed quid pro quo or zero-fee fund options. The…
Innovative Retirement Solutions Are Required for Gig Workers
Hyper-connectivity is transforming the world of work. By 2022, 29 billion digital devices will connect people, organizations, and…
Are Alternative Investments Warranted (or Wanted) in 401ks?
Annuities are one thing, but alternative investments as well? Defined simply as anything other than stocks and bonds,…
Massachusetts Moves Forward with State Fiduciary Standard
The Bay State isn’t waiting for next month’s third try at a fiduciary standard from the Department of…
Are Payroll Providers the Answer to Retirement Coverage Question?
Despite the existence of a plethora of retirement savings vehicles from IRAs to annuities, most Americans have proven…
How Much Money Did DOL Recover for Plans, Participants in 2019?
The Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) released its enforcement and benefit advisor program results for…
How Impulse Spending Became Impulse Saving (For Retirement)
EvoShare's Jose Anaya explains the innovative FinTech firm's cashback rewards program and its impact on saving behavior. It involves (what else?) behavioral economics to turn our self-defeating biases to benefits. Here's what it is and how it works.
The Move Toward MEPs
On Aug. 31, 2018, President Donald Trump signed a well-publicized executive order about strengthening retirement security in America,…
401(k) ‘Cholesterol’: Are Loan Defaults a Financial Health Hazard?
Most of us learn about LDL when we visit our doctors each year. In a physician’s office, LDL…
A 401(k) Year End ‘To Do’ List
Preparing for colder weather—inspecting chimneys, draining outdoor faucets, cleaning gutters and other tasks—isn’t always enjoyable, but knowing the…