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The Frugal Fiduciary Small Business 401(k) Blog

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A Common Sense 401(k) Reform - Retirement Labels and Receipts

A Common Sense 401(k) Reform - Retirement Labels and Receipts

By: Eric Droblyen

July 15th 2015

Retirement labels and retirement receipts could save 401(k) investors billions each year.
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Clarity in a Complex World? A 408b-2 Review

Clarity in a Complex World? A 408b-2 Review

By: Eric Droblyen

July 1st 2015

401k fees disclosures are too complicated for the average 401k fiduciary.
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The DOL’s Fiduciary Rule: Why Can’t Regulators do Simple?

The DOL’s Fiduciary Rule: Why Can’t Regulators do Simple?

By: Eric Droblyen

June 17th 2015

DOL regulations make it difficult for small business 401k plan sponsors to meet their fiduciary responsibilities.
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401(k) Participants Should Leave Investing to the Pros; Focus on Saving

401(k) Participants Should Leave Investing to the Pros; Focus on Saving

By: Eric Droblyen

June 3rd 2015

401k participants should focus on savings when determining their retirement readiness. Leave 401k investing to professionals.
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Is Conflict-Free Investment Advice More Expensive than Conflicted Advice?

Is Conflict-Free Investment Advice More Expensive than Conflicted Advice?

By: Eric Droblyen

May 20th 2015

Opponents of the DOL Fiduciary Rule say conflict-free 401k investment advice is cost prohibitive; they are wrong.
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“Bundling” 401(k) services with other corporate services can result in fiduciary liability

“Bundling” 401(k) services with other corporate services can result in fiduciary liability

By: Eric Droblyen

May 6th 2015

Small business retirement plan sponsors have a duty to avoid conflicts of interest and self-dealing.
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Watered-Down Fiduciary Rule May be the Best Case Scenario for Investors

Watered-Down Fiduciary Rule May be the Best Case Scenario for Investors

By: Eric Droblyen

April 22nd 2015

DOL Releases Their Long-Awaited Fiduciary, or “Conflicts of Interest,” Rule.
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Online 401(k) fee analyzers are a marketing gimmick; fiduciaries and participants should avoid them

Online 401(k) fee analyzers are a marketing gimmick; fiduciaries and participants should avoid them

By: Eric Droblyen

April 8th 2015

It’s important for a 401k fiduciary and participants to understand the significant limitations of online 401k fee analyzers.
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Beware of Surrender Charges and Other Extraordinary 401(k) Fees Charged by Insurance Companies

Beware of Surrender Charges and Other Extraordinary 401(k) Fees Charged by Insurance Companies

By: Eric Droblyen

March 25th 2015

Insurance company variable annuity products are bad for both small business retirement plan sponsors and 401k participants.
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Jerry Schlichter Interviewed by Frontline; 401(k) Sponsors Should Take Note

Jerry Schlichter Interviewed by Frontline; 401(k) Sponsors Should Take Note

By: Eric Droblyen

March 11th 2015

Jerry Schlichter Interviewed on Frontline; Tibble vs. Edison case may change 401(k) investment monitoring standards.
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