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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.
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
Questions Point to ‘Diluted’ 401k Fiduciary Rule
Fiduciary Rule changes may spark lawsuits as experts warn against dilution, with the DOL navigating compliance and legal risks.
July 10, 2017
DOL Opens Fiduciary Rule RFI Comment Period
The Department of Labor’s Request for Information regarding the fiduciary rule, and specifically the Best Interest Contract Exemption…
July 6, 2017
DOL Wants Info on Fiduciary Delay (Seriously)
Fiduciary Rule Delay sparks new RFI as the Department of Labor seeks input on revisions and possible changes to exemptions.
June 30, 2017
Tort Terror Schlichter Sounds Off on DOL Rule
High-profile attorney and 401(k) Specialist cover subject Jerry Schlichter has a full pipeline and plenty to do. We…
June 29, 2017
Fiduciary Frustration Finds Audience in 401(k) Advisors
“I’ve been in a room with Phyllis Borzi where she said 90 percent of all rollovers were imprudent,”…
June 26, 2017
How Qualified Retirement Plans Affect Mergers and Acquisitions
If a merger or acquisition is in your company’s future, or your client company’s future, here’s something to…
June 9, 2017
House Republicans Pass ‘Choice’ Act, Block Fiduciary Rule
One of the most sweeping financial regulations in recent history took a step closer to destruction on Thursday,…
June 8, 2017