Monthly Archives: February 2024

401(k) plans didn’t kill DB plans

Recently, an economist blamed 401(k) plans for the retirement crisis in this country and I’ve heard the arguments on how 401(k) plans killed defined benefit plans. 401(k) plans are merely a scapegoat. A scapegoat for employers who wanted to save … Continue reading

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Go where the audience is

That 401(k) Conference returns this year at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on May 3rd, and Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York on June 7th. The events took a sabbatical in 2022 because of me. I initially announced events … Continue reading

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Those incompetent, in control, won’t quit

There is a “nebbish” who has been on the local school board for 12 years. Both of his daughters are in college. Yet, he is running for re-election. More importantly, in his re-election announcement, he announced no accomplishments in 12 … Continue reading

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