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Tough Tax Talk Reveals Dems’ Investment Ignorance
Last week brought a chorus of howls over President Trump’s tax reform. Among the sophomoric (and expected) soundbites…
Will Silly Sanctimony Sink ESG Fund Sales?
Europeans are just better than us. Apparently, they’re publicly shaming their asset managers into investing more in environmental,…
Retirement ‘Crisis’ Another Trump Tall Tale
A resident scholar at American Enterprise Institute attacks President Trump’s misleading retirement claim (what?) of defined contribution dire straits.
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.
Opinion: Warren on the Warpath, Once Again
Anyone remember the spectacle of Jamie Dimon being called to account for the London Whale? Lawmakers sought a…
Why Forced 401(k) ‘Rothification’ is Likely Harmful
The new administration is proposing a major tax reform that would simplify tax brackets and reduce tax rates.…
Ridiculously Bad Advice on the 4 Percent Retirement Rule
Boo on Business Insider for an irresponsible and downright awful article involving the 4 percent "safe" retirement withdrawal rule.
Why We Need ‘Guaranteed’ Retirement Income: Teresa Ghilarducci
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a 3.2 percent unemployment rate for workers age 55 and older in June, an…
Why Americans Trust in Their 401(k) Plans
401(k) plans help millions save with tax advantages, payroll deduction, and investment choices for long-term retirement security.