Author Archives: SKKnight
The DOL’s Proposed Retirement Security Rule: What Financial Advisors Need to Know
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently proposed a new fiduciary rule on October 31, 2023 that attempts to redefine the criteria used to identify fiduciary investment advice.
Oxfam shop and office workers strike for first time
The walkout is over pay with some staff at the anti-poverty charity reporting having to use foodbanks, a union says.
Mobile firms face £3bn claim for overcharging
Lawsuit alleges Vodafone, EE, Three and O2 overcharged existing customers for their mobiles.
Are Annuities Actually as Valuable as They Seem?
A new study titled “How Much Do People Value Annuities and Their Added Features?” from the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College finds that while just 12% of investors with assets of more than $100,000 open an annuity, more
Shopping with cash rises for first time in a decade
People are using notes and coins as a way of budgeting while prices rise, says the British Retail Consortium.