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Top 15 States With Best 401(k) Participation Rates
By Danielle AndrusNationwide, only 71.6% of participants have contributed to their workplace 401(k) plan in the most recent plan year, a new Judy Diamond study says.
October 17, 2014
After DOMA, Financial Planning Still a Challenge for Same-Sex CouplesMore and more states have struck down gay marriage bans, but uniformity in benefits is still a long way off.
October 17, 2014
LTCI Watch: AwarenessLet the toughest state regulator come up with rules everyone can live with.
October 07, 2014
20 Best & Worst States for Pension FundingData from S&P shows the health of public retirement funds.
September 30, 2014
Prison Time for Securities Lawbreakers Jumps 33%: NASAAThe increase in jail time reflects the increasing complexity and heinousness of the crimes state securities regulators investigate, NASAA says.
September 29, 2014
Water: Resourceful GrowthAmerican States Water (AWR) of San Dimas, Calif., is the parent company for Golden States Water Company and American States Utility Services. AWR is a high-quality utility with a strong balance sheet (58% common equity) and high credit ratings (S&P: A+). In 2014, AWR expects to invest $80 million-$90 million...
September 29, 2014
States close eyes to bad nursing home care, group saysThe group wants CMS to do more to hold states accountable for facility reviews.
September 29, 2014
States close eyes to bad nursing home care, group saysThe group wants CMS to do more to hold states accountable for facility reviews.