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Barbara Roper's Former Role Is Filled by a Familiar Face
By Melanie WaddellAfter a stint at the SEC, Micah Hauptman is returning to the Consumer Federation of America.
March 16, 2022
DOL's New Rollover Rules Are Coming. Here's How to Be ReadyWhile most parts of the PTE are in effect, the rollover rules will be enforced starting July 1.
March 10, 2022
Congress to DOL: Design Retirement Plans for Gig Workers!Lawmakers want the Labor Department to develop new benefit program ideas aimed at gig workers.
March 10, 2022
DOL Warns About Use of Crypto in 401(k)s, Releases GuidanceThe department has serious concerns about exposing plan participants to direct investment in cryptocurrencies.
March 09, 2022
House Version of Must-Pass Spending Package Includes Retirement Plan Lab ProvisionThe giant bill could also affect the Libor shift and keep the emergency Medicare telehealth rules in place.
March 08, 2022
3 Messages for Retirement Planners in New DOL NoticeOne takeaway is that the reverberations of the 2007-2009 Great Recession are still with us.
February 16, 2022
DOL Fiduciary Rule Supporters Flock to Capitol Hill to Brief LawmakersStaffers on Capitol Hill have been getting questions ahead of the proposal's expected release, Maureen Thompson of the CFP Board says.
February 11, 2022
DOL Seeks Feedback on Climate Risk in Retirement PlansOne question is if any annuities help savers manage climate-related financial risk.