Retirement policy retreads, the latest from the front lines of the fiduciary battle, and the WorryMeter and the markets.
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Two opposing forces, what does “fiduciary” really mean, and, speaking of conflicts-of-interest.
MEP Fever and Carly Simon sings “Fiduciary” (to the tune of “Anticipation’).
Silly public policy, the coming Fiduciary thing, and the return of classic investing headlines.
The financial news media and the investment industry constantly bombards employees with reminders to save for environment. It’s probably the most recognized financial goal people have. Could it be, then, that society has built up such an aura around retirement that the anticipation exceeds the actual event?
Compliance Do-Overs, Fiduciary Momentum, and “Free” lunches.
Clash of the retirement policy titans, scraping the bottom of the (fee) barrel, and why we can’t handle the choice we think we want.
As we approach clarity with regards to Congressional action and/or implementation of the Trump Executive Order, we may find need to expand these MEP guidelines. Until then, though, companies in business associations where commonality exists may wish to use these ground rules when determining if a 401k MEP is the right course to take.
“…the best efforts of those focused on product, not investors, are ultimately doomed to failure.”
FiduciaryNews.com Trending Topics for ERISA Plan Sponsors: Week Ending 12/07/18
Tale of Two Public Policy Cities, Plato’s Fiduciary Cave, and Frankenstein’s Index Fund