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Self-directed brokerage account windows in 401(k) plans have always been controversial. They may work well for many physicians or dentists 401(k) plans, but may not be appropriate in other 401(k) plans.
Recently the Department of Labor indicated it intends to provide additional guidance on the use of brokerage account windows. Experts believe it is likely to be unfavorable for proponents of brokerage windows because the DOL:
Robert C. Lawton, AIF, CRPS is the founder and president of Lawton Retirement Plan Consultants, LLC. Mr. Lawton has over 30 years of retirement plan consulting and administration experience and has … Read full bio
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U.S. workers say retirement is getting harder to afford, raising questions about how organizations can help workers save, understand their benefits, and plan ahead.
Transamerica Institute finds more middle-class workers expect to fund retirement through 401(k)s and other savings, but financial pressures could derail those plans.
A pensions specialist explains why fiduciary responsibility extends beyond investment oversight and how proper safeguards serve as a critical layer of protection.
The CRO of retirement plan provider Human Interest explains how employers can simplify retirement plans and boost participation.
A wide range of employers are expressing a greater desire to measure risk, achieve more predictable retirement benefit costs, and retain top talent.
