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World’s biggest pension fund takes $52 billion hit as stocks sink
Japan's Government Pension Investment Fund loses 3.9%, erasing gains from previous six quarters.
California poised to pass state retirement savings law
Within days, the governor of America's largest state is expected to provide access to nearly 7 million people without a retirement plan through the workplace.
Edward Jones faces proposed class action lawsuit over excessive 401(k) fees
The lawsuit continues a barrage of litigation filed in recent weeks related to fiduciary breaches in retirement plans.
Social Security drops cell phone mandate
Agency apologizes and says it will pursue other security authentication options.
California, fund industry spar over automatic retirement savings plan Secure Choice
The Investment Company Institute blasts the state over its plans to exclude mutual funds from the proposed Secure Choice program.
How millennials can establish good credit scores
These strategies can help young investors build a strong credit histories — even if they eschew owning credit cards.
Some retirement plan record keepers resort to aggressive sales tactics with proprietary products
Some retirement plan record keepers resort to aggressive sales tactics with their proprietary products, offering discounted record-keeping services if proprietary funds are used. (More on plan advice: How to choose a plan-sponsor partner to adapt to DOL fiduciary)
DOL fiduciary rule gets it half right on the municipal bond market
Shrinking the pool of muni sellers does not help investors
As Americans live longer, they run the risk of outliving their money
How do you make sure that your nest egg will provide for you not only in your 70s and 80s, but into your 90s and beyond?
A new tax break may make you think twice about tying the knot
Unmarried couples can now deduct effectively twice as much of their mortgage and home interest on their tax returns.
Why summer vacations may be bad for your marriage
Divorce filings drop in April and don't spike again until August — after July, the most popular month for vacations.
Gray divorce on the rise with longevity trend
The prospect of living unhappily ever after in a retirement that can last 20 or 30 years or more is one reason behind the growing incidence of divorce among spouses age 50 and older.
10 best markets to find an undervalued home
If you're a real estate investor who wants to buy low and sell high, this is the list for you.
Fiduciary concern clients’ No. 1 reason for hiring 401(k) advisers: study
The Labor Department's conflict-of-interest rule is upping plan sponsors' concern for their fiduciary duty.
Social Security out of step with many modern families
Family benefits account for a much smaller percentage of Social Security outlays today than they did in the past.
Chevron 401(k) suit dismissal seen as ‘big loss’ for plaintiffs’ bar
ERISA attorneys say the judge's decision was a complete rebuke of classic arguments in excessive-fee suits, and could provide fodder for the defense in future trials.
District Court dismisses 401(k) fiduciary breach lawsuit against Chevron
The plaintiffs argued that the company provided a money market fund instead of a stable value fund and paid excessive record-keeping fees to Vanguard Group, among other wrongdoings.
Morgan Stanley hit with $150 million 401(k) lawsuit for self-dealing and excessive fees
The wirehouse now joins a growing list of other financial-services companies sued for similar reasons.
Columbia University targeted in $100 million lawsuit over excessive retirement plan fees
The suit, not brought by Jerry Schlichter's law firm, could signal a 'race to the courthouse' in the university 403(b) market.
Side-by-side comparison of Clinton, Trump tax plans
Stark differences include one presidential candidate who seeks to raise income taxes on the wealthiest Americans while the other would cut them across the board.