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IMHO: Ballot 'Initiative'

For all the talk of “hope″ and “change,″ this extended election cycle has offered little of either, IMHO.

IMHO: 'Due' Process

The recent market tumult has hit Main Street in its retirement pocketbook—and some are once again fretting about their “201(k)s.″

IMHO: Reference Points

For most 401(k) plan participants, this has been a good quarter—to lose your statement.

IMHO: Staying on Course

One of my favorite quotations is George Santayana’s, “Those who cannot remember the past are doomed to repeat it.″

IMHO: Pay “Back″?

It was an interesting week, to say the least—all the more so since I spent it surrounded by financial advisers.

IMHO: “Free,″ Falling

According to a new survey, nearly one in 10 plan sponsors still believes that they pay no fees for their retirement plan.

IMHO: Storm Surge

Over the past several weeks, I’ve received a dozen different inquiries from providers and advisers, all wanting to know if we’re seeing any pickup in provider changes.

IMHO: “Gold″ Mettle

Memories of the 2008 Olympics are fading fast, but looking back I was most struck by the American team’s performance in the 400 freestyle relay.