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Size Matters: How Your 401(k) Might be In Trouble

Posted on March 3, 2011 by petillo — No Comments ↓

It is a fairly safe assumption that big means cumbersome. We often don’t think of large objects as nimble and marvel at them when they are. When it comes to 401(k) plans however, the smaller the plan the greater the…

Tagged with: 401ks, advisers, brokers, defined contribution plans, DOL, fiduciary responsibility, investments, plan sponsors, retirement, rule changes
Posted in 401k, Repercussions: A Retirement Review, Retirement Planning Target 2025

The Opt-Out 401(k)

Posted on December 14, 2010 by petillo — No Comments ↓

Middle men and women have positioned themselves in a tough spot. Not only do they have to convince people on either side of the equation that they are worth the cost, they have to fend off criticism while deflecting the…

Tagged with: 401(k) fees, advisers, advisors, commissions, fiduciary, free financial advice, investments, retire plan, retirement, trust
Posted in 401k, commentary, financial planning, Repercussions: A Retirement Review, Retirement Planning Target 2025

Your 401(k): Where Honesty Takes a Holiday

Posted on December 8, 2010 by petillo — No Comments ↓

“Deception is a cruel act…” it was once said, ”It often has many players on different stages that corrode the soul.” What happens if you are the main player on this stage and you are only deceiving yourself?So goes your…

Tagged with: 401(k) penalties, 401ks, advisers, brokers, defined contribution plans, hardship withdrawals, investments, pensions, plan sponsors, retirement, tax penalties for 401(k) withdrawals
Posted in 401k, financial planning, IRA, Mutual Fund Investing, personal finance, Repercussions: A Retirement Review, Retirement Planning Target 2025