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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.
401k Fiduciary Rule Gets Final Review Before Friday Fanfare
Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta announced Wednesday that the Office of Management and Budget put out a request for information…
Why June 401(k) Fiduciary Date Doesn’t Matter
Fi360 president Matt Wolniewicz likes what he sees with product provider prep for the fiduciary rule’s expected implementation.…
How to Document ‘Best interest’ in 401(k) Rollovers
Many RIAs think that because they are already 401(k) fiduciaries, the DOL Rule has little or no impact on them. Nothing can be further from truth.
How Financial Institutions Are Handling the Fiduciary Rule
As expected, there's a whole lot happening at fiduciary firm Fi360 in light of DOL rule chaos. We got some help in breaking it down.
How the DOL Created a 401(k) Fiduciary Monster
Fiduciary Rule Deregulation sparks debate as Eugene Scalia challenges Labor Department’s authority over IRAs and financial professionals.
Fiduciary Hit to Indexed Annuities?
Indexed annuity sales decline as fiduciary rule impacts marketing efforts, shifting focus away from growth in the annuities market.
How to Avoid 401k Litigation Attorneys on June 9
On May 22, 2017, Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta confirmed something that we’ve argued since the DOL’s fiduciary rule…
Cost of ‘Conflicted’ Retirement Advice in Every State
The left-leaning Economic Policy Institute is throwing around big numbers in its analysis of the cost of conflicted…
Acosta to ‘Unwind’ Fiduciary Rule: WSJ
Fiduciary rule delay sparks debate as Acosta allows June 9 start while reviewing options before full enforcement in January.
‘Dilute’ the Fiduciary Rule, Get Sued: Aikin
One has to wonder if fiduciary rule advocate Blaine Aikin is smart or lucky. The firm he heads, Fi360,…