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Adviser Is Driver of Retirement Readiness
Working with a financial adviser is one of several steps participants can take to improve their readiness for retirement and become more confident in making financial decisions, according...
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Average 401(k) Balance Jumps 8%
Fidelity Investments reported its average 401(k) balance rose to $74,600 at the end of the first quarter, up 8% from the end of fourth-quarter 2011.
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Bipartisan Bill Seeks Expanded Oversight of Advisers
The U.S. House Financial Services Committee introduced legislation that would authorize one or more self-regulatory organizations (SROs) for advisers.
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DOL Issues FAQ for Participant Fee Disclosures
The Department of Labor (DOL) Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) issued frequently asked questions about the requirements of new participant fee disclosure rules.
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Guaranteed Income Appeals to Younger Generations
Eighty-seven percent of American workers of all ages say they find it “very” or “some-what” appealing to be able to turn at least a portion of their retirement savings into...
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Report Calls for 10% to 16% DC Plan Contributions
Target income-replacement ratios should be higher than the 70% to 75% conventionally accepted as a rule of thumb, the Retirement Advisor Council contends.