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A 401(k) is an employer-sponsored retirement savings plan that allows employees to contribute a portion of their pre-tax or after-tax income towards retirement. These contributions are then invested, and the growth is typically tax-deferred (in a traditional 401(k)) or tax-free (in a Roth 401(k)) until withdrawn in retirement.
Vanguard’s View of the DOL’s Final Fiduciary Rule
The Department of Labor (DOL) unveiled its final rule on April 6 updating its definition of a fiduciary…
Why Isn’t Government Held to Fiduciary Standard?
A Wall Street Journal editorial published in the wake of yesterday’s great fiduciary unveiling is attracting a lot…
‘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…
401(k) Fiduciary Freak-Out: How is the Industry Reacting?
Industry reaction to White House revelations about provisions in the Department of Labor’s (DOL) final fiduciary proposal has…
Elizabeth Warren’s Frightening 401(k) Fiduciary Fight
John Edwards takes the cake for political hypocrisy in the modern era, a man who charged an estimated $90,000…
Fiduciary Rule Release Imminent
The Wall Street Journal reports that the Obama administration is set to unveil a final rule Wednesday that will impose…
How many Investors Really Support the Fiduciary Rule?
The DOL had the public on its side as it released its long-awaited and debated proposed fiduciary rule on…
Uncashed 401(k) Checks: An Issue that’s Gaining Attention
Until recently, uncashed distribution checks were thought to be a relatively minor issue for retirement plans. As James…
Protecting 401(k) Retirees from the Ravages of Bear Markets
When one compares and contrasts the risks and returns of several investment options, it is usually conducted in…
Jerry Schlichter Video Interview: 401(k) Plan Sponsors, Advisors and their Fiduciary Duty
The video titled “Jerry Schlichter Video Interview: Plan Sponsors, Advisors and their Fiduciary Duty” discusses the perspectives and…