Monthly Archives: February 2012

When Your Retirement Plan Document Becomes a Pain in the ________.

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That Pesky Loan Provision

They often say that the road to hell is paved with good intentions. I don’t know who said it first (I heard it was originated with St. Bernard, the saint, not the dog), but perhaps they were a 401(k) plan … Continue reading

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The DOL’s Mixed Message or Strange Sense of Humor

Isn’t it funny that on the same day that the Department of Labor issues the final rule on the Section 408(b)(2) fee disclosure regulations that they issue proposed rules on adding annuities back into 401(k) plans? To me it’s a … Continue reading

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Advisors Advantage

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Another 12 Basic Retirement Plan Concepts That Every Financial Advisor Should Understand

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Benchmarking your providers and blind faith

I had a contractor work on my house for a couple of projects. Frank installed a new front door, installed a garage, re-did the sheet rocking of a few rooms, and installed a new kitchen. We thought he was dependable … Continue reading

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