June 7, 2017
We typically can find a great deal or make smart choices when shopping for everyday goods and services. Sometimes we look to experts, like doctors, lawyers, and investment professionals, to aid us in making informed decisions about our health, our money, and our futures. Unfortunately, many actors in the financial… Read More»
Tags: Alexander Acosta, Department of Labor, Fiduciary, investment advice, Retirement, Retirement Security, wall street
April 20, 2017
UPDATE 3/16/18: Yesterday, in a major setback for working people. the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals struck down the Labor Department’s Fiduciary Rule. Without the rule in place, retirement savers will lose the common-sense protection of ensuring financial advisers put savers’ interests ahead of their own profit margins. Saving for… Read More»
Tags: 401(k), conflicts of interest, fiduciary rule, Financial Services, IRA, pensions, Retirement, Retirement Savings, Social Security, wall street
June 2, 2016
Most of us aren’t planning for long-term care right now. It’s daunting to think so far ahead, even for the savviest of consumers, especially when most of us are struggling to save for retirement and when you consider the overwhelming costs. When we do open up and talk about what… Read More»
Tags: Caregiving, Cost of Care, Elder Care, Hawaii, long-term care, Medicaid, Retirement, seniors