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Lifting the Lid on 401(k) Fees

The coming mandatory disclosure of plan fees could give participants a nasty shock.

December 1, 2011

"Never do anything you wouldn't want seen in a Macy's window." That old saw comes to mind as 401(k)-plan sponsors prepare to prominently display the fees charged by their plans. Many are no doubt worrying whether plan participants will view those costs as unreasonable, or even as a cruel April Fools' Day joke. Read more...

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