There are two strategic paths to use when it comes reducing liability. One approach occurs after the fact – after the target date funds are already in place. The other approach takes place before the target date funds are even placed on the 401k plan menu. Which is more reliable?
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When considering the potential – if not underestimated – liability associated with TDFs, perhaps it’s best to listen to the warning Cialdini provides regarding Social Proof: “It should never be trusted fully… we need to look up and around periodically whenever we are locked into the evidence of the crowd.”
Why are financial professionals more likely to embrace behavioral finance and how can this help the average investor?
The need for 401k plan sponsors to increase their focus on their fiduciary duties and, specifically, execute strategies with can reduce their fiduciary liability, arises from this New Fiduciary Era in which we find ourselves. Fortunately, the path to implementing these strategies is well worn. It should be easy to accomplish.
As the year approaches its conclusion, it’s a good time to reflect on the good that we have seen in the 401k world. In doing so, we can see plan sponsors have reason to smile.
Tale of Two Public Policy Cities, Plato’s Fiduciary Cave, and Frankenstein’s Index Fund
It’s safer to assume you don’t know everything – and here’s a list that begins to define that everything.
What if you were told the best way to calm your nerves was to be worried? Here are 7 reasons why this might be true.
Retirement policy retreads, the latest from the front lines of the fiduciary battle, and the WorryMeter and the markets.
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FiduciaryNews.com Trending Topics for ERISA Plan Sponsors: Week Ending 1/11/19
Potpourri, a fiduciary surprise, and “Out of Date” (Part Deux).