Conflicts of Interest: How to Protect Yourself and Your Money

«If left unchecked, conflicts-of-interest could… amount to a significant reduction in retirement savings». According to a 2011 the Government Accountability Office report «if left unchecked, conflicts-of-interest could lead plan sponsors or participants to select investment options with higher fees or mediocre performance, which, while beneficial to the service provider, could amount to a significant reduction in retirement savings over a worker’s career.»