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Retirement
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Retirement, as defined by the law, encompasses two distinct aspects. Firstly, it refers to the voluntary fulfillment of an obligation or payment of a debt. Secondly, it involves the act of giving up one’s work, position, or professional activities.
The Intersection of Three Fiduciary Standards of Care
Jason Roberts from Pension Resource Institute explains the three fiduciary standards of care, tracing their origins back to 1975.
May 8, 2018
Is Your 401(k) Plan Ready For Rising Interest Rates?
While interest rate and economic cycles can be difficult to predict, it’s important for both plan sponsors and plan participants to understand the potential effects of rising interest rates.
May 8, 2018
Smaller 401(k) Sponsors (Still!) Struggle to Understand Fees
Morningstar, Investment Company Institute and a plethora of other recent reports point to lower investment fees overall in…
May 8, 2018
DOL Announces Fiduciary Policy After Bombshell Ruling
The Department of Labor will not pursue prohibited transactions claims against fiduciaries “who are working diligently and in…
May 7, 2018
Drinker Biddle’s Fred Reish: What’s Next in the 401(k) Fiduciary Fight?
We try our best to keep up. With all that’s happening, it ain’t easy. This interviewed…
May 7, 2018
Target Date Fund Expense Ratios Show Sharp Decline
A recent hyper-focus on fees from plan sponsors, participants and lawyers belies the fact that expense ratios, at…
May 4, 2018
Two Titans Team to offer Retirement Plan Investment Data
Fintech giant Broadridge Financial Solutions and research and consulting giant Morningstar announced Thursday that they’ve reached an agreement…
May 3, 2018
Fifth Circuit Court Denies Fiduciary Reboot Request
Fiduciary Rule Court Decision marks the end as the Fifth Circuit denies revival, shaping future financial regulations.
May 3, 2018
Who’s Most (and Least) Worried About Retirement Income?
Gex X—that cynical, sullen bunch—aren’t known for their sunny outlook, and Gen X women, in particular, are most…
May 1, 2018
3 Leadership Qualities Essential for 401(k) Advisor Success
Gotta love Jeff Cullen’s proverbial kick in the pants, something 401(k) advisors all too often forget. “Quit ‘getting…
May 1, 2018