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Department of Labor (DOL)
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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is a cabinet-level federal agency that focuses on the welfare of American workers. It’s responsible for enforcing labor laws, promoting safe working conditions, and ensuring fair employment practices. The DOL also oversees programs related to unemployment benefits, job training, and workplace safety.
Two Tech Bigs Team for ‘Digital 401(k)’ Experience
FinTech giants Vestwell and Riskalyze announced a new joint offering at the Fearless Investing Summit in Lake Tahoe on Thursday.…
RiXtrema Releases DOL Fiduciary Rule Checklist
The company released its DOL Fiduciary Rule Checklist on Tuesday, in which advisors answer specific questions to ensure regulatory compliance.
Opponents Fight Fiduciary Rule With (Another) Block Attempt
Nevertheless, she persisted. Congresswoman Ann Wagner, R–Missouri, is attempting to block full implementation of the fiduciary rule, and…
How to Survive a DOL Audit
Many businesses put a lot of time and effort into initially setting up company retirement plans. Unfortunately, and…
Warren Ups War of Words in 401(k) Fiduciary Fight
Elizabeth Warren, the Senate’s favorite scribe, fired off yet another letter last week, this time to Labor Secretary…
401k Plans Impacted by Hurricane Harvey Receive Regulatory Relief
The Department of Labor is easing the regulatory burden for 401k plan sponsors and participants in areas affected…
DOL Proposes 401(k) Fiduciary Rule Delay (Again)
Fiduciary rule delay moves full implementation to 2019, affecting retirement plans, IRA owners, and financial fiduciaries.
High Fees Flourish When Good 401k Advisors Do Nothing
Here’s how the great Bill Geist once introduced a segment on “CBS Sunday Morning:” “While police and social…
The No. 1 Reason for 401(k) Frustration
When you pour (unbelievably) huge sums of lobbyist money into Congress, you can buy a near-reversal of just about anything, retirement protections included.
Fiduciary Groundhog Day: What Just Happened?
DOL fiduciary rule delay creates uncertainty for 401k advisors, IRA assets, and best interest contracts. Learn what it means now.