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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. 401(k)s allow employees to set aside a percentage of their salary to plan for their future retirement. 401(k)s allow employees to set aside a percentage of their salary to plan for their future retirement. What is a 401(k)?

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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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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. What Not to Do - Annuities are generally not appropriate for qualified retirement plans such as 401(k)s or IRAs. Medicaid planning, 2.

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Importance of Employee Benefit Package And Why it Matters

HR Digest

Matching 401(k) contributions 2. Health insurance 2. Dental or vision insurance 4. Considering health care and life insurance 5. Retiree health insurance 6. Disability insurance Looking at these results, it’s clear that financial security is a major driver of employee benefit choices.

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Study Pegs Group Benefits Return on Investment at 47%

InterWest Insurance Services

A recent study has found that employers who offer health insurance coverage to their staff had an average return on investment (ROI) of 47%, meaning that for every $1 an employer spends, it will receive $1.47 in benefits. The analysis by Avalare , a wellness plan provider, and commissioned by the U.S. Recruitment costs (0.3%

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Financial and Lifestyle Concerns of Retirees

Money Talk

traditional RIRAs and 401(k)s). Having just tax-deferred accounts that postpone taxes to the future can be an expensive “tax bomb” that explodes in later life. Present Bias- A common error of younger retirees is thinking that their life will always look the way it does today (i.e., their health and ability to do things).

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16+ types of employee benefits you should consider

Genesis HR Solutions

There are four major types of employee benefits many employers offer: medical insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and retirement plans. Medical Insurance. Medical insurance is likely a no-brainer— it’s one of four major types of benefits most employers offer. Life Insurance.

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