fiduciary

Is Nationwide on Your Side? Maybe Not

Nationwide is "on your side" as the financial services giant's corporate slogan goes, but not everyone thinks so. A class action law suit charges Nationwide with accepting "revenue sharing payments" from mutual funds as the cost of being included as investment options in its retirement plans.

Is John Hancock a Real 401(k) Fiduciary?

Investors, take note. Many believe John Hancock and other 401 (k) providers like it are "fiduciaries," meaning they ensure investment options available to participants are the best -- and they put the interest of the plan participants above all others. That's not always the case.

Insurance Tip #1: Your agent does not have to act in your best interest