IMHO: Trend Spotting
January 5, 2009—Here’s a headline you won’t see this week: “Nobody Cut Their 401(k) Match Today.”
Florida Toughens Laws for Annuity Fraudsters
January 5, 2009—A Florida law that went into effect January 1 includes stronger suitability requirements that agents must meet when selling an annuity to a consumer.
College Savings Plans Hit Hard by Oppenheimer Fund Loss
January 5, 2009—Parents’ savings for their children’s college educations took a big hit as a bond fund offered by at least four state 529 plans lost more than a third of its value last year.
NCR Reduces 401(k) Match
January 5, 2009—An unconfirmed memo by NCR Corp.’s CEO said effective immediately the company will reduce its employer match for 401(k) plan participants.
GateHouse Media Discontinues 401(k) Match
January 5, 2009—GateHouse Media has become the latest company to suspend its 401(k) match, according to a report in Editor & Publisher.
