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Many Americans have Yet to Face Reality Regarding Retirement

Nyhart Inc., an actuary and employee benefits consultant, recently conducted a six-month study reviewing nearly 10,000 participant retirement accounts at 110 public…

The Bruce Sallan Radio Show With Jim Scheinberg

Jim and Bruce discuss the technology of investing and the difference between a broker and advisor. Click here to listen to the…

The Bruce Sallan Radio Show With Jim Scheinberg

When should children start learning about money? Click here to listen to the segment

Jim Scheinberg quoted by The New York Daily News

Jim Scheinberg was quoted today in an article by The New York Daily News, entitled “For young (and old), a guide to…

Plan Loans Now Exempt from Truth in Lending Act

Effective July 1, the Federal Reserve amended Regulation Z to exempt most plan loans from the reporting and disclosure requirements found in…

Legal Brief – Plan Investment Fee Cases Gaining Some Ground

401(k) participants of Southern California Edison (SCE) won a key legal victory against their employer when Judge Stephen V. Wilson of the…

Regulatory Update – DOL Issues Fee Disclosure Rules

In July, the Department of Labor released its long-awaited, interim final regulations on plan fee disclosure. These rules amend the existing law…

Study Finds Employee’s Want Automatic Contribution Increases

A recent poll conducted by LIMRA, an association that provides research, consulting and other services to the financial services community, suggests that…

Vanguard’s Reconstitution of its Target Date Funds Suggests Further Shift in G.A.I.T.

Vanguard stated its intention to increase the international equity exposure of its target retirement funds, LifeStrategy Funds, and STAR Fund from approximately…

Summer 2010 Market Commentary

North Pier Market PIERspective – Jim Scheinberg “Putting on the Fitz” In our Fall 2009 Market Commentary, we forecasted a ‘Fits and…