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The EBSA leader offers a fee-disclosure-friendly piece of advice for participants, part of National Save for Retirement Week.

Taxes that are largely a concern of the very rich will soon affect far more people unless Congress steps in. Family members are creating trusts and making financial gifts.

The DOL is ramping up its enforcement efforts in 2013, in light of fee disclosure. A couple of ERISA experts weigh in on how best to approach a DOL audit.

Greenspan says the U.S. government made a big mistake with its too big to fail policy after the 2008 financial crisis, saying he favored letting drowning banks sink into Chapter 11.

In an era of cost-cutting, the costs associated with the retirement savings industry make for prime picking by budget-minded Washington leaders. It may be time to be scared.

Is the municipal bond market a safe place for clients to put their money? Don't assume all munis are equal. Also, avoid the 'sure loser' asset class: cash held in dollars