John Oliver, Outraged Over His 401(k), Tells Us All We Need to Know About Retirement Plans (Video)
Financial advisers chose the wrong late-night show host to try to bamboozle with complicated retirement plans full of hidden fees.Financial advisers chose the wrong late-night show host to try to bamboozle with complicated retirement plans full of hidden fees. Funny as always, “Last Week Tonight” host John Oliver weighs in:
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