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The Two-Headed Monster, Fairness and Safe Harbor Plans

The Two-Headed Monster, Fairness and Safe Harbor Plans

By: Greg Carpenter

August 23rd 2013

Safe harbor plans are built to meet the Fed’s “fairness” rules. The Frugal Fidcuiary muses on extending these ideas to all of retirement plan management.
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“Amateur Hour”? Professor makes waves with Form 5500 study

“Amateur Hour”? Professor makes waves with Form 5500 study

By: Greg Carpenter

July 31st 2013

The Frugal Fiduciary shares his opinion on the use of Form 5500 and why it isn’t a great way to assess 401k plan costs.
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Life After the 401(k) Fee Disclosure Rule

Life After the 401(k) Fee Disclosure Rule

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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The ETF moment?

The ETF moment?

By: Greg Carpenter

July 10th 2013

We over here at the Frugal Fiduciary haven’t shied away from our admiration for that nimble investment vehicle, the ETF.
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In Praise of the 401(k) Employer Match

In Praise of the 401(k) Employer Match

By: Greg Carpenter

June 26th 2013

A 401(k) employer match is an incredible way for employers to do right by their employees, explains the Frugal Fiduciary.
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Self-directed investing in 401(k)s: Paternalism or Freedom?

Self-directed investing in 401(k)s: Paternalism or Freedom?

By: Greg Carpenter

June 19th 2013

When it comes to plan sponsors, is offering self-directed investing in a 401(k) a question of paternalism or freedom? The Frugal Fiduciary weighs in.
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401(k) Investing: Trends

401(k) Investing: Trends

By: Greg Carpenter

June 12th 2013

Small businesses are starting to forego active management and making low cost investments instead. 401(k) investing adjustments are made to fit the new standard of living.
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Follow the Money on 401(k) Fee Disclosures

Follow the Money on 401(k) Fee Disclosures

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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Bookmark This: 12 401(k) Articles for Your Holiday Weekend Reading

Bookmark This: 12 401(k) Articles for Your Holiday Weekend Reading

By: Greg Carpenter

May 22nd 2013

A collection of 401(k) articles on taxes, fees, passive vs. active management, and the PBS program, “The Retirement Gamble.”
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We Got What We Asked For - Now Let’s Ask for Low Cost 401(k) Plans

We Got What We Asked For - Now Let’s Ask for Low Cost 401(k) Plans

By: Greg Carpenter

May 16th 2013

When consumers demand change, the market responds. Join the Frugal Fiduciary in calling for low cost 401(k) plans to reshape the retirement landscape.
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