The Frugal Fiduciary Small Business 401(k) Blog
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Keep 401(k) Plan Costs Down: Bogle Interviewed on PBS’ “Frontline”
By: Greg Carpenter
May 10th 2013
Can you keep 401(k) plan costs down? The Frugal Fiduciary reviews a Frontline report, “The Retirement Gamble,” on how fees can derail investor plans.
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The 30 Minute Rule: Self-Directed Investing in Your 401(k)
By: Greg Carpenter
April 17th 2013
Find out why investors research before dealing with 401(k) fees and investments. Never invest in something you don’t understand after 30 minutes of research.
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What You Ought to Know About 401(k) Fiduciary Responsibility
By: Greg Carpenter
April 10th 2013
The Frugal Fiduciary highlights why the recent GAO report is an excellent reminder of a 401(k) fiduciary responsibility to investors.
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The “Plug and Play” 401(k)
By: Greg Carpenter
March 27th 2013
The Frugal Fiduciary explains that keeping 401(k) plan costs down is easier when you recognize these plans are just a commodity like any other.
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Two Tips on 401(k) Fees and Investments
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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Make Saving Simple: Automatic 401(k) Enrollment
By: Greg Carpenter
March 13th 2013
Automatic 401(k) enrollment is a best practice for small businesses. The Frugal Fiduciary explains with the help of the tortoise and hare fable.
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401(k) Testing and Compliance: Is a Safe Harbor Plan Really Frugal?
By: Greg Carpenter
March 11th 2013
It’s tax season. The Frugal Fiduciary shares his thoughts on 401(k) testing and compliance and how a 401(k) safe harbor plan can offer tax benefits.
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How and When to Offer Your Employees Self-Directed 401(k) Investments
By: Greg Carpenter
February 27th 2013
The Frugal Fiduciary believes Self-Directed 401(k) Investments is a win-win for small business owners and employees. Read the blog and find out why!
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Boring is Good: Index-Based Target Retirement Funds
By: Greg Carpenter
February 21st 2013
The Frugal Fiduciary explains why low-cost index-based target retirement date funds and Vanguard funds are the choice of many small business investors.
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Interstate 401(k) - A Road Map to Comprehensive Employee Benefits
By: Greg Carpenter
February 15th 2013
The Frugal Fiduciary explains the 401(k) connection to comprehensive employee benefits and the importance of using a road map to get there
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