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4th Circuit Revives Case Over Transfers to Cash Balance Plan
The appellate court found that Bank of America’s closing agreement with the IRS did not make the case moot.
Gen X and Millennials Anticipate a Rocky Retirement
Current retirees are less stressed about finances and provide examples of additional preparation steps.
Comparing Lifetime Annuities and Structured Withdrawals
A rigorous new study out of George Mason University takes a strong positive stance on using lifetime annuities over structured withdrawals.
Bill Seeks More Digital Retirement Plan Communication
A group of Republican and Democratic members of the U.S. House introduced the Receiving Electronic Statements to Improve Retiree Earnings (RETIRE) Act.
U.S. Recommends Denial of RJR Stock Case Review
U.S. Solicitor General Donald B. Verrilli Jr. said the questions before the Supreme Court in RJR Pension Investment Committee v. Richard G. Tatum do not warrant the court’s...
PSNC 2015: The Evolution of Education
Education is moving toward the value of saving, the importance of starting early and financial wellness.
PSNC 2015: Avoiding Lawsuits
It’s often simply a lack of oversight and processes not followed.
Look to LinkedIn for Adviser Recruits
LIMRA research finds promising alternatives to hiring from online job boards.
Robo-Advisers Still Spark Adviser Ambivalence
Advisers’ views are nearly tied on whether digital advice is irrelevant or competition to their business.
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Best Interest?
By now, we have all read and reviewed the Department of Labor (DOL)’s revised “conflict of interest” rule—or, as we know it, the fiduciary redefinition.
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Everything You Need to Know About … 1Password
Retirement plan advisers who are interested in online security—or at least in how to accommodate various website demands for passcodes of eight-plus characters including one capital letter, number...
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Healthy, Wealthy and Wise
Bringing the message of financial wellness to retirement plans
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Trendspotting
A look at the latest concerns and actions among employees, and what they mean for advisers
Don’t Know Much About … Retirement Plan Fees
About 42 million people are unaware they pay fees on their work place retirement plans, research says.
Plans Subject to Many Types of Errors
But working with an adviser, auditor, provider and ERISA attorney, sponsors can avoid them.
FINRA Updates FAQs on Public Communication Rule
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has updated a helpful frequently asked questions (FAQs) section on its website outlining the scope and limits of FINRA Rule 2210, which...
DOL Wants More Control over Plan Audits
A new report from the Department of Labor suggests the quality of benefit plan audits performed by certified public accountants is lagging, with major deficiencies found in four...