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Fidelity Says 401(k) Contributions and Balances Increase
By John SullivanFidelity Investments, the nation's largest provider of workplace retirement savings plans, reported Wednesday, May 19, that its average account balance rose 41% to $66,900 by the end of first quarter of 2010.
May 20, 2010
Public Disdain for Private GainThere's no reward without risk; winners without losers. As we noted weeks back, hedge fund manager John Paulson is getting hammered for his Goldman Sachs...
May 20, 2010
At NAPFA Conference, Tom Bradley Tells Advisors to Put Client FirstTom Bradley had several pieces of advice for the assembled fee-only financial advisors in his keynote address to NAPFA's national conference, but the most important is also the most obvious--always put the client first.
May 20, 2010
Investors more confident about 401(k)sRecent surveys from Fidelity Investments and Bank of America Corp. have found 401(k) participants increased their contributions in the first quarter. Bloomberg reports that 7.5...
May 20, 2010
Democrats Succeed on Dodd Bill Cloture Vote in Senate; Final Vote Is Expected FridaySenate Democrats were successful on Thursday, May 20, in invoking cloture on Senator Christopher Dodd's (D-Connecticut) financial services reform bill, S. 3217. Further debate on...
May 19, 2010
403(b)s Embracing 401(k) Standards: IA Retirement Plan Advisor for May 2010Greater number of 403(b) plans adhering to fiduciary requirements
May 19, 2010
Exclusive: Former Treasury Secretary Paul O'Neill on Dodd Reform BillFormer Secretary of the U.S. Treasury Paul O'Neill, in New York for a busy week of meetings, sat down with Wealth Manager Editor in Chief...
May 19, 2010
Cambridge Survey: Wealthy Families Report What's on Their MindsHigh-net-worth individuals and families share many portfolio concerns with not-for-profit organizations, but differences between the two groups exist as well, according to a Cambridge Associates survey released Monday, May 17.