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Gomez admit some Trump reversals are inevitable

Assistant Secretary of Labor and Employee Benefits Security Administration head Lisa Gomez predicted major changes to retirement security regulations and financial fiduciary standards when Donald Trump returns to the White House on January 20th. In a public conversation at the … Continue reading

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Changes have to be smooth

I hate moving. I’ve lived in the same house now for 19 years and I dread the idea of moving I haven’t put the house up for sale. That’s why I always loathe when there has to be a change … Continue reading

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IRS has a tough time with the 5500 “zig zag”

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) doesn’t read the 5500s, but the Department of Labor (DOL) does. The problem with asset purchases and existing plans is there will be a change in the plan sponsor and the employer identification number (EIN). … Continue reading

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The bonus problem

Bonuses are nice, I wouldn’t know because in the 11 years I was an employee, I got $300 for the holidays after I started in September 1998 and never received one again. This article isn’t about my lack of bonuses, … Continue reading

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Clorox wins forfeiture case

A class action complaint over the Clorox’s handling of forfeitures in their 401(k) plan was mostly dismissed. The plaintiff would need to file a revised complaint, to support that Clorox committed fiduciary imprudence or disloyalty. The plaintiff claimed that Clorox’s … Continue reading

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Expect Bitcoin in 401(k) plans with Trump

Bitcoin investors love Donald Trump because he fully supported Bitcoin and invited people in the industry to flush his campaign with cash. So now that he’s back in the White House in January, don’t be surprised that Bitcoin will be … Continue reading

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Trump won, now what?

Yogi Berra said it best, “It’s like déjà vu all over again.” We have a new fiduciary rule and an unexpected Trump victory (I expected it). I’m sure a new fiduciary rule isn’t at the top of President-Elect Trump’s list, … Continue reading

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GAO states the obvious on disclosures and fees

The United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report on the impact of Department of Labor Regulations (DOL). The report involved talking to plan sponsors and plan providers. It stated the obvious impact of fee disclosure regulations that were … Continue reading

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IRS announces 2025 Limits

iRS announces 2025 Limits

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Take the criticism, it’s part of the job

Even back then in college, I knew when things weren’t right. I was the Managing Editor of the Stony Brook Statesman and the top editor made copies of our Newsday Awards and was mailing someone a response to a letter, … Continue reading

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