The Department of Labor has increased its enforcement of existing fiduciary duties for 401(k) plan sponsors. Businesses must fully understand the services provided by their plan and ensure plan participants are receiving the services that are bundled into the cost of the plan. Having answers and documentation to answer basic questions about the plan is key for a plan fiduciary.
Bil Lako, CFP® addresses a listener’s question regarding the loss of a spouse.
The "Money Talks" hosts debate whether current unemployment situation is cyclical or structural, and what may fix it.
The "Money Talks" hosts discuss Portuguese debt and austerity measures.
With real estate prices having fallen significantly over the past few years, many market pundits have begun to point to municipal bonds as the potential next shoe to drop.
Ted Parrish, CFA and Gene Henssler, Ph.D. discuss what will fuel economic growth in 2011.
Bil Lako, CFP® discusses how the slow and steady investment strategy would have benefited an investor during the worst decade since the Depression.
The “Money Talks” hosts give their market predictions for 2011.
The "Money Talks" hosts give their market predictions for 2011.
Jennifer Thomas, CFP® answers a listener’s question on how to plan for an aging parent.