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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’s important to take care of the people that work to keep your business alive, and helping them plan for their retirement is a great way to do that. What is a 401(k)? Do employers have to offer a 401(k) to employees?

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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 designations are important estate-planning tools and should not be overlooked to make sure your hard-earned money gets passed down to those you select to receive it.

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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. Pension or retirement savings plan 3. Dental or vision insurance 4. Considering health care and life insurance 5. Retiree health insurance 6. Retirement Plans Employers usually offer retirement plans.

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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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Financial and Lifestyle Concerns of Retirees

Money Talk

Roth accounts and municipal bonds), and tax-deferred retirement savings accounts (e.g., 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. their health and ability to do things).

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Employee Benefits Guide for 2023: What Employers Need To Know

Vantage Circle

Meeting Legal And Ethical Obligations: Certain benefits, such as health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off, may be required by law in many jurisdictions. An employer can provide short-term disability or long-term disability insurance, depending on the employee's needs. And the choices within these plans?