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Comedian Takes On Retirement Planning Industry
Comedian John Oliver, who has become known for current events rants on his HBO program, “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver,” had the retirement planning industry in his crosshairs this...
Obama Vetoes Congressional Attempt to Derail DOL's Fiduciary Ruling
As predicted here a few weeks back, the U.S. Congress's attempt to derail a higher standard of client care for some retirement account advisers has been vetoed by President Obama. On June...
George Washington University President Will Step Down Next Summer
George Washington University President Steven Knapp will step down from the position in the summer of 2017, it was announced yesterday. Here's a look back at his decade-long tenure from...
Northwestern U. Study Links Sleep Disruption with Higher Risk of Heart Disease
People who suffer from a lack of sleep and disordered sleep cycles could be increasing their chances of developing cardiovascular disease, according to a study in the American Heart...
Congress Attempting to Kill Department of Labor's Fiduciary Ruling
The Department of Labor’s recent fiduciary ruling got a bit more complicated recently. On April 6, the DOL issued a ruling that says people providing financial advice for people...
Where Can a Retiree Turn for Help With These New Social Security Claiming Strategies?
“The times they are a changin…” It is unlikely that Bob Dylan had the United States Social Security Administration in mind when he penned this timeless classic in 1964. ...
University of Wisconsin Benefits Among Best in the Nation
Some University of Wisconsin professors are experiencing a heightened level of interest in their services and skills from competing universities, according to published reports. As these professors consider their futures...