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Department of Labor (DOL)
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Fiduciary Confusion: What to Tell a 401k Plan Sponsor
President Trump signed a memorandum On February 3, 2017 asking the Department of Labor to review the new…
A Really Awful Understanding of the 401k Fiduciary Rule
She’s kidding, right? “The fiduciary rule is simple. It says anyone selling investment products to people with money…
Trump’s DOL Pick Puzder Out
Andy Puzder, President Trump’s cabinet nominee for Secretary of Labor, withdrew from the confirmation process, just one day…
Warren Sends (Another) Letter, This Time to DOL Pick Puzder
After high-profile attempts to block cabinet nominees Betsy DeVos and Tom Price fell short, Democrats have set their…
Department of Justice Tries to Postpone Trump Fiduciary Order: UPDATE – Denied
Update: The United States District Court for Northern District of Texas has denied a challenge to the fiduciary…
How to Avoid a DOL 401(k) Audit
There are many reasons for 401(k) plan sponsors (and their advisors) to do everything possible to avoid a…
Warren Tackles Trump’s Fiduciary Rule Rollback
Senator Elizabeth Warren reacted to President Trump’s rollback of the fiduciary rule Friday, releasing a statement that angrily…
Trump Issues Fiduciary Rule ‘Executive Memorandum,’ Sparking Confusion
UPDATE: According to The Wagner Law Group, President Trump issued an Executive Memorandum Friday afternoon that instructs the DOL…
Dems Disgusting ‘Debate’ Over 401k Fiduciary Rule: Opinion
The eruption over Trump’s immigration EO has the nation’s refugee policy, airports and cabinet picks in complete chaos. Connecticut…
What’s Happening With Multiple Employer Plans?
“We see some interesting movement in Washington surrounding MEPs. Fill us in about what’s happening.” Pete Swisher was…