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Annuity Myths and Facts

Money Talk

An annuity is a contract between an investor and a life insurance company. Annuities are sold by insurance agents, stock brokers, and other financial advisors. Look for an issuer that is highly rated by at least two insurance company rating firms (e.g., Best, Duff and Phelps, and Standard and Poor’s).

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Keep Track of Your Beneficiaries

Money Talk

Who is going to get what you someday leave behind in life insurance policies and/or tax-deferred retirement accounts? Beneficiary Use- Beneficiary designations are required for life insurance policies, individual retirement accounts (IRAs), employer retirement savings plans (e.g.,

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Financial and Lifestyle Concerns of Retirees

Money Talk

Tax Concerns - Some retirees, especially those who were diligent savers during their working years, wind up in a higher tax bracket in retirement than they were in during their primary careers. Taxes are exacerbated when one spouse in a couple dies, and the survivor must file taxes as an individual.

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Leveraging employee financial wellness programs in your benefits strategy

Higginbotham

Employers can support them by providing employee financial wellness programs that help workers manage their money and take control of their finances. Why Employers Should Care About Financial Wellness According to Capital One, 73 percent of people say their finances are a major cause of stress.

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Leap year! How to handle 27 biweekly payrolls in 2020

Business Management Daily

Although most companies choose this option, it may be a costly decision, since employees will receive an extra paycheck, along with extra taxes withheld and extra benefits provided. So you must plan in advance, getting all the appropriate departments—HR, Accounting, Finance, IT and the C-suite—on board. biweekly pay periods.

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Living trust vs. will

Higginbotham

The most important of these is probate , a court-supervised proceeding that appoints an executor (or approves your named executor) to settle your debts, pay your taxes and distribute any remainder of your estate to the heirs. Will my heirs have to pay estate tax? What is the difference between a will and a trust? Advantages of a Will.

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Navigating employee benefits: A comprehensive guide for growing businesses

Insperity

Other types of insurance If an employee loses their ability to earn an income on a temporary or permanent basis, certain types of insurance can help protect their families and livelihoods. Disability insurance , provides employees with replacement income and pays for medical bills if they become disabled and are no longer able to work.