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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.
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…
September 11, 2017
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…
August 30, 2017
DOL Proposes 401(k) Fiduciary Rule Delay (Again)
Fiduciary rule delay moves full implementation to 2019, affecting retirement plans, IRA owners, and financial fiduciaries.
August 28, 2017
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…
August 21, 2017
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.
August 17, 2017
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.
August 11, 2017
One Major Fiduciary Rule Criticism Doesn’t Hold Up
Fiduciary Rule protects retirement savers from conflicted advice, ensuring fair access to investments and stronger financial security.
August 9, 2017
4 Reasons For 401(k) Advisors to Partner with TPAs
Innovation begins within, but certainly, those with whom we surround ourselves with influence our ideas, confidence, and ability…
August 2, 2017
Enough of the Stupid Scaramucci Saga
Scaramucci White House chaos shows the pitfalls of politics, from strong starts to fast downfalls and media missteps.
August 1, 2017
Further Fiduciary Rule Delays Will Cost How Much?
Fiduciary Rule Delay Costs could reach $7.3B, adding to retirement saver losses from prior delays, warns Economic Policy Institute.
July 24, 2017