Feb 12, 2014 | 401k, Blog, Fiduciary, News, Retirement Planning, Wall Street Greed
For these well-known financial companies, their proprietary funds really mean “Cooking so good, we sell it to clients, but not eat it ourselves! Irony is good food almost anywhere you find it, unless of course, you’re forced to eat your own. After Ameriprise Financial...
Oct 1, 2013 | 401k, Blog, Fiduciary, News, Retirement Planning, Self-Employed
Avoid problems with your 401k with sage advice from the Oracle – Ary Rosenbaum: http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/the-hidden-dangers-for-the-401k-plan-s-26704/ Mr. Employer, follow these effective guidelines: Offer your employees investment education so they can...
Aug 13, 2013 | 401k, Blog, Employee Benefits, Fiduciary, News, Retirement Planning, Self-Employed
A district court in Connecticut ruled ING Life Ins. and Annuity Co. (“ILIAC”) a fiduciary related to its revenue sharing practices and scheduled a four week trial to begin anytime after September 3. The lawsuit, Healthcare Strategies v. ING Life Insurance and Annuity...
Jan 7, 2012 | Blog, Economics & Markets, Fiduciary, Investments, Uncategorized
2011 was full of challenges, including the continual financial crisis in Europe, the Arab Spring in the Middle East, natural disasters and political dissent in the United States. Markets don’t like uncertainty and thus a year of volatility across global financial...
Dec 28, 2011 | 401k, Blog, Estate Planning, Fiduciary, Financial Plan, Insurance, Investments, Long-Term Care, Retirement Planning, Self-Employed
For 2012, I’ve put together a checklist to help you take a deeper look at your financial picture, address a few important areas of financial planning, as well as provide you with some suggestions for the new year. The Basics ¨ Create a Financial Plan. By...
Sep 29, 2011 | 401k, Blog, Bonds, Economics & Markets, Fiduciary, Investments, Retirement Planning, Uncategorized, Wall Street Greed
LOBBYIST SHAFT US AGAIN First up, my most recent article for the Rockdale Weekly news titled “Beware Hidden Fees and Lower Standards Until Next Year” is about new 401k regulation to help improve transparency and accountability. Right after my article went to press,...
