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New Proposed Rule Requires Fiduciary Standard for FRS Investment Plan Rollovers

New Proposed Rule Requires Fiduciary Standard for FRS Investment Plan Rollovers
The new rule change proposed by the Department of Labor (DOL) is designed to require the same level of financial advisor responsibilities for Individual Retirement Account (IRA) rollovers, as is currently mandated for FRS Investment Plan accounts. The higher standard referred to by the DOL rule change is known as the fiduciary standard. A financial…
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When Can Too Much of a Good Thing Results in Unmet Investor Expectations

When Can Too Much of a Good Thing Results in Unmet Investor Expectations
Investor appetite for a “good thing” seems to be boundless, and the pursuit of a good thing, some investments might not meet expectations. Before the credit crisis investors flocked to Mortgage Backed Securities (MBS) because of the yield and great credit ratings. How could you lose? A Puerto Rico investor’s pursuit of a “good thing”…
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Sharing in Your Company’s Profits through Employee Stock Options

Sharing in Your Company’s Profits through Employee Stock Options
Corporate America has relied upon employee stock option plans as a valuable incentive program which aligns the company’s financial performance with employee compensation. Employees stock options are a form of non-cash compensation that employers offer to employees the option to purchase company stock at a specific price in the future. The two basic types of stock…
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