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Social Security Cash-Flow Turns Negative
Thu, Mar 25, 2010
Unemployment has forced many people to apply for benefits sooner than planned while also reducing payroll tax revenue. But the change won't affect benefits.
Industry Views
401(k)s: They’re Not (Necessarily) Just for Employees Any More
A growing number of 401(k) plan sponsors, retirees, record keepers and regulators want retirees to stay in their plans well into, or even straight through, retirement, PIMCO has found.
The Future Of Online Customer Feedback Has Arrived
TIAA-CREF’s TC Listens website is an innovative new medium for obtaining client feedback online.
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Fiduciary Standard Stripped From ‘Dodd Bill’
Thu, Mar 25, 2010
Broker-dealers and life insurance agents want the SEC to continue to regulate them using a standard of care based on suitability, not fiduciary duty.
Financial Execs Invited to Endorse ‘Fiduciary Statement’
Thu, Mar 25, 2010
"No man can serve two masters," said John Bogle, founder of The Vanguard Group and member of the Committee for the Fiduciary Standard.
Australians Want More Workplace Savings
Thu, Mar 25, 2010
After more than a decade of compulsory contributions, Australians have over AU$1.177 trillion in their state-sponsored defined contribution plan.
More Assets Moving From 401(k)s to IRAs
Thu, Mar 25, 2010
“We are definitely seeing an uptick in the number of 401(k) plan participants who choose to roll over plan assets," a Charles Schwab executive said.
Vandalism Follows Obama Health Bill Signing
Thu, Mar 25, 2010
On Wednesday, Democratic legislators had reportedly received death threats and been the victims of vandalism because they voted for the health care bill.
Hartford Financial Prepares to Repay U.S. Treasury
Thu, Mar 25, 2010
Hartford Financial borrowed $3.4 billion in 2009 under the Treasury Department's Troubled Asset Relief Program.
