Fred Reish writes a monthly column about 401(k) investments and fiduciary responsibility.

March 2008
"Pickup" Lines

February 2008
First Things First

January 2008
The Truth

December 2007
Process Serving

November 2007
To Roth or Not To Roth?

October 2007
Meeting Expectations

September 2007
Expense "Account"

August 2007
Taking Charge

July 2007
An Obligation for Participation

June 2007
Average Bearing

May 2007
Fees Ability

March 2007
Statistics of Success

February 2007
Red States and Blue States: Part II

January 2007
Red States and Blue States: Part 1

December 2006
The Duty To Get Help

November 2006
The Right Focus

October 2006
First Things First

September 2006
Three Duties

August 2006
Life Times

July 2006
The Duty to Know

June 2006
The Starting Point

May 2006
404(c): Myth or Magic

March 2006
Selected Advice: Prudence in Advice Selection

February 2006
Stepping Out: A Six-Step Program--Basic Steps for Fiduciary Compliance

January 2006
Lesson Plans: Lessons from Enron (re-visited)

December 2005
How Much Is Enough: The Challenges of Putting Together a Diverse Retirement Plan Menu?

November 2005
Education Precedents: Workable Solutions for Monitoring Investment Education

October 2005
A Good Defense: The Limitations of 404(c) Protection

September 2005
Menu Monitoring: Help for Fiduciaries in Monitoring Those Investment Menus

August 2005
Lifestyle Choices: The Monitoring of Lifestyle Options

July 2005
The Fiduciary Responsibility To Be Responsible

June 2005
Reasonable Doubts?: Figuring Fees and Explaining Expenses

May 2005
Too Much Information: Are You Giving Your Participants Too Many Choices?

March 2005
Beginning at the End: A Fiduciary's Responsibility for Participant Investments

February 2005
Taking Stock: The Most Dangerous Investment

January 2005
New Year's Resolutions: Goals for a Better Retirement Plan

December 2004
Truth Serum: The Whole Truth About Participant Investing

November 2004
Restrict "Shuns": The Aftermath of the Mutual Fund Scandals -- Part II

October 2004
Trading Places: The Aftermath of the Mutual Fund Scandals

September 2004
"B" Ware: Mind Your "b's," as well as your "k's"

August 2004
Prudent Questions and the Right to Answers (Part II)

July 2004
Question Air: Prudent Questions and the Right to Answers

June 2004
Duty "Calls" - The Lack of Labor and the Need for Knowledge

May 2004
Bar None? Avoiding Investment Advice Hazards

March 2004
Moral Compass: The High Cost of Low Integrity

February 2004
Process and Purpose: The Duty to Monitor

January 2004
Timing Trials: A Prudent Response to the Trading Scandals

December 2003
Self-Dealing? Can Advisors offer advice on their own products?

November 2003
Insurance Policy: Does Your Plan Need an Investment Policy Statement? (November 2003)

September 2003
The Price of Everything and the Value of Nothing: Contemplating the Costs of Not Considering Costs

August 2003
Both Sides Now: Committee Members Can Wear Two Hats -- Just Not at the Same Time

July 2003
Default Lines: Dealing with Default Investment Options

June 2003
Taking Stock: Managing the Risk of Company Stock

May 2003
Doing Well While Doing Good: Doing the Right Thing with Socially Responsible Funds

March 2003
Appointment "Book": Power of Appointment Brings Consequences

February 2003
Fundamental Differences: Must-tells in 404(c) Compliance

January 2003
No Decision Is a Fiduciary Decision: Plan Sponsors Can't Just Ignore the Need for Investment Advice

December 2002
Consents To Advice: Should Plan Sponsors Offer Investment Advice?

November 2002
Affirmative Actions: Second Thoughts About Default Accounts

October 2002
Self-Centered: Does a Self-Directed Option Offer Plan Sponsors More or Less Liability?

September 2002
Show Me The Money: Late Contributions Can Put Plan Sponsors in Hot Water

August 2002
Getting From Here To There: Taking Investment Decisions Out of Participant Hands--Even Briefly--Can Have Consequences

July 2002
Show and Tell: Communication Gaps Can Cost You 404(c) Compliance