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New 401(k) Rules Start July 1

February 03, 2012 - U.S. Department of Labor regulations that will require more information to be conveyed to employers and employees about 401(k) and other employer sponsored benefit plans are now set to go into effect July 1.

Payrolls Jump Casts Doubt On Fed Rate Pledge

February 03, 2012 - The U.S. jobless rate unexpectedly fell in January to the lowest in three years as payrolls climbed more than forecast, casting doubt on the Federal Reserve’s plan to keep interest rates low until late 2014.

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Financial advisor Dan Moisand explores why immediate annuities make sense to economists and reveals a reason why clients don't like these products.

Buffett Rule Fixes A Non-Existent Problem

This columnist argues in this opinion piece that Warren Buffett's entry into the world of federal tax policy has brought forth nothing but bad ideas based on flawed information and misleading demagoguery. Let’s review the record.

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Raise Taxes On Rich To Reward True Job Creators

In this opinion piece, a venture capitalist makes a case for raising taxes on the rich to benefit the true job creators: the middle class.

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