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March 15, 2012 at 11:00 PM
Every day the editors and reporters of LifeHealthPro share stories from around the web that they’re reading. You can keep up with what we’re reading on our Editor Picks page or by subscribing to our daily newsletter, where our daily picks are also featured.
Below is a list of our favorite stories from the past week. We hope you enjoy them. If you have any stories you’d like to share, please list them in the comments section below, and we’ll share your picks with other readers through LifeHealthPro’s Twitter page.
How America Saves: Infographic (ASPPA)
A new infographic reveals the numbers behind 401(k) plans — and some of them are surprising. Read more
Testing the 4%-a-Year Retirement Rule (Wall Street Journal)
The creator of the 4% rule for retirement withdrawals says the next five years could determine whether his rule will remain valid. Read more
The Dangers of an Underfunded HSA (BenefitsPro)
To get an idea of what’s in store for an employee unprepared for a high-deductible health plan, one need look no further than the mortgage meltdown a few years ago. Read more
Hold the Applause: Fund Managers Look a Lot Smarter This Year, but… (Wall Street Journal)
Stock-fund managers are off to a great start this year, but it’s not necessarily because of anything they’re doing. Read more
The New Louisiana Purchase: Obamacare’s $4.3 Billion Boondoggle (The Atlantic)
A provision in the health care bill meant to send $200 million in Medicaid supplements turns into a $4.3 billion error in Louisiana’s favor. Read more
Where Are the New Advisors? (AdvisorOne)
Financial advisors are leaving the industry faster than they can be replaced, which has forced firms to get a little creative in how they go about replenishing the stock. Read more
The United States of Inequality (Slate)
If income inequality is such a bad thing, then why isn’t anyone doing anything about it? Well, no one really knows what causes it. Read more
