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DC plan sponsors heavy users of social media
Nearly two-thirds of defined contribution plan sponsors use social media as a regular source of information for 401(k) plans and...
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People who seek financial advice save more for retirement
People who don’t earn a lot but seek the advice of a financial advisor are more likely to save enough...
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Stocks hold close to record levels
A stock market surge took a pause Monday after investors pushed indexes to record levels last week.
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Buybacks a big factor behind market boom
Sure, there are plenty of forces pushing stocks higher — record corporate earnings, small investors finally buying again, signs the...
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Stocks open slightly lower
Stocks are opening slightly lower on Wall Street as the stock market comes off of four straight weeks of gains.
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CFPB focuses on senior designations
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recently took aim at the one area in the investment/insurance...
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“Star Trek” premiere and the problem with “fiduciary”
If being a fiduciary is all about building trust, what happens when no one trusts...
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A retirement plan of a different color
"Any customer can have a car painted any color that he wants so long as...
Defined Contribution
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DC plan sponsors heavy users of social media
Nearly two-thirds of defined contribution plan sponsors use social media as a regular source of information for 401(k) plans and the providers that serve this...
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People who seek financial advice save more for retirement
People who don’t earn a lot but seek the advice of a financial advisor are more likely to save enough money for retirement.
Legal
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CFPB focuses on senior designations
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recently took aim at the one area in the investment/insurance world where Dodd-Frank law granted it jurisdiction – issues affecting...
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“Star Trek” premiere and the problem with “fiduciary”
If being a fiduciary is all about building trust, what happens when no one trusts the word fiduciary?
Strategies
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People who seek financial advice save more for retirement
People who don’t earn a lot but seek the advice of a financial advisor are more likely to save enough money for retirement.
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Employees taking proactive approach to finances
Employee financial wellness improved in the first quarter, continuing an upward trend that began in 2010.
Investment Instruments
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Employees taking proactive approach to finances
Employee financial wellness improved in the first quarter, continuing an upward trend that began in 2010.
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Gen X, young Boomers unprepared for retirement
Gen Xers took a major hit during the Great Recession, losing nearly 50 percent of their median net worth.
Defined Benefits
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Lump sump pension payouts gaining in popularity
The number of organizations taking advantage of new rules regarding lump sum pension payout offerings increased dramatically in 2012.
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Nebraska lawmakers override retirement bill veto
Nebraska lawmakers on Tuesday overrode Gov. Dave Heineman's veto of a public-employee retirement bill, holding in place a deal that was struck to shore up...
Trends
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Stocks hold close to record levels
A stock market surge took a pause Monday after investors pushed indexes to record levels last week.
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Buybacks a big factor behind market boom
Sure, there are plenty of forces pushing stocks higher — record corporate earnings, small investors finally buying again, signs the U.S. economy may be strengthening,...
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