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What is a 401(k) Plan and How Does it Work?

HR Digest

One popular way to get your retirement plan sorted in the United States is through a 401(k) plan. A 401(k) plan is a type of retirement account offered by employers to their employees. It allows employees to save a portion of their pre-tax income for retirement. How does 401(k) work?

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Introduction to 401(k)s for small businesses

Business Management Daily

Setting up a 401(k) for employees can be a daunting task for small business owners. It is one of the most highly regulated employee benefits. Small businesses can often feel like a family, as you may spend years or even decades growing your business with your loyal employees. What is a 401(k)?

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New HSA, FSA, 401(k) Contribution Levels Set

InterWest Insurance Services

You’ll want to make note of the changes when discussing your employee benefits during annual open enrollment. The changes, which the IRS releases in November each year, will affect contribution limits for HSAs, FSAs and 401(k) and other retirement accounts. 7,750 for family coverage (up $450). The takeaway.

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Employee Retention Strategies Go Beyond Competitive Salaries

HR Digest

With numbers as big as these and burnout at an all-time high, it becomes increasingly important to take employee retention strategies seriously and explore what they can do to connect with their employees. Compensation and Benefits Appropriate compensation for the work done is a key component of many employee retention strategies.

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Employee Benefits Guide for 2023: What Employers Need To Know

Vantage Circle

In today's tough job market, businesses need to attract and keep the best employees to succeed. In 2023, employee benefits are important for businesses. Welcome to “Employee Benefits Guide for 2023: What Employers Need to Know.” Why Are Employee Benefits Important?

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How the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 benefits your workplace

Insperity

employer-sponsored 401(k) plans. Act seeks to: Open access to 401(k) retirement plans to more people Provide greater opportunities to save Offer financial incentives to save while removing common barriers and penalties So, what does the law require of employers? However, the benefits of the SECURE 2.0 The SECURE 2.0

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Can Employers Help Employees Save (or Save More)?

AssuredPartners

Earlier adopters of 401(k) plans, Generation X workers are saving for retirement, but many may fall short. Despite 81% participating in an employer-sponsored 401(k) or similar plan, only 22% of this generation’s workers are “very” confident they will be able to retire comfortably.

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