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‘Is Your 401(k) Lake Frozen?’ Opinion
“You know those ducks in that lagoon right near Central Park South? That little lake? By any chance,…
A 401(k) Regulation Win (Really)
Something good happened in New Jersey this week (that’s the first time we’ve ever written that sentence). Gov.…
Dem Debates: 401(k) Fiduciary Guilt by Association
The head of a high-profile broker-dealer became uncharacteristically upset soon after the passage of Dodd-Frank a few years…
How to Fill the 401(k) Financial Wellness Gap
Addressing the retirement savings crisis: effective communication and financial literacy tools are key to inspiring U.S. employees.
Vanguard Caught in Frenzied 401(k) Free-for-All
You might as well sue Mother Teresa for fleecing the poor. Vanguard is prominently featured in an excessive-fee lawsuit.…
401(k)s and QDIA: Why Simple is Not Safe
Fiduciaries think any qualified default investment alternative (QDIA) will do, and that it’s prudent to pick the biggest.…
USA Today Enters 401(k) Fiduciary Fray, Immediately Displays Ignorance: Opinion
Cooler heads will prevail (hopefully). USA Today seems to have missed the memo that pretty much everyone dislikes…
Opinion: Clinton’s Crazy Fiduciary Cronies
We couldn’t let it go without comment. Hillary Clinton apparently approves of the DOL’s efforts to hold 401(k)…
Opinion: A Sorry ‘State’ for 401(k)s
The flurry of government activity in the retirement policy space isn’t in your head, and it isn’t accidental.…
Opinion: Sowing a ‘Climate’ of Fiduciary Fear
Whenever the government issues “guidance” or “clarification” ready yourself for a mishmash of hodgepodge gobbledygook. So it is with…