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Indirect compensation in small business retirement plans made a lot of sense in 1980. So did leisure suits. It’s time to move on.
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By: Greg Carpenter
June 5th 2014
There is no longer a market efficiency argument for indirect compensation. Indirect compensation arrangements are now the primary means of 401k fee obfuscation
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![Life After the 401(k) Fee Disclosure Rule](https://www.employeefiduciary.com/hs-fs/hub/227641/file-2606641489-jpg/blog-files/401k_fee_disclosure.jpg)
Life After the 401(k) Fee Disclosure Rule
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By: Greg Carpenter
July 23rd 2013
The Frugal Fiduciary explores life one year after the DOL’s 401(k) fee disclosure rule: it's not working because the expense ratios are not broken out.
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![Follow the Money on 401(k) Fee Disclosures](https://www.employeefiduciary.com/hs-fs/hub/227641/file-2606641004-jpg/blog-files/401k-fee-disclosures.jpg)
Follow the Money on 401(k) Fee Disclosures
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By: Greg Carpenter
June 5th 2013
Employee Fiduciary explains why 401(k) Fee Disclosures are not the best solution for financial advisors. Disclosures are confusing and oftentimes ignored.
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![Two Tips on 401(k) Fees and Investments](https://www.employeefiduciary.com/hs-fs/hub/227641/file-2606124029-jpg/blog-files/401k-fees.jpg)
Two Tips on 401(k) Fees and Investments
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By: Greg Carpenter
March 20th 2013
Looking for tips on 401(k) fees and investment information? The Frugal Fiduciary opines on two that every investor should consider before investing in a plan.
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Don't Suffer Losses From Excessive 401(k) Fees
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By: Greg Carpenter
February 1st 2013
Excessive 401k fees are tackling investors and often, they don’t see it coming. The Frugual Fiduciary offers two ideas to minimize the effects.
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