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Expect Three New Regs by Year-End

Expect Three New Regs by Year-End

by Editorial Staff

Tue, Sep 14, 2010

“This fall promises to be interesting,” said Los Angeles ERISA attorney Fred Reish.

The Pros and Cons of 401(k) Annuities

by Kerry Pechter

Thu, Sep 16, 2010

One witness at the DoL/Treasury hearings this week asserted that mandatory annuitization of DC assets at retirement is needed. The government, as well as sponsors and plan providers, have largely ruled that out.

Eight Ways to Simplify Retirement Accounts

by Kerry Pechter

Wed, Sep 15, 2010

The government “spends” $118 billion a year on tax-deferred accounts whose complexities discourage many people from using them, according to the President's Economic Recovery Advisory Board.

Imperfect Harmony

Imperfect Harmony

by Kerry Pechter

Wed, Sep 01, 2010

Hundreds of riled-up advisors and brokers, including Harold Evensky, have responded to the SEC's RFI on "harmonizing" their standards of conduct. Here's some of what they wrote.