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Metro Bank offers support for employees going through separation

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Launched in 2010 as the first new high street bank in more than 100 years, Metro Bank now employs nearly 4,500 people across the UK. Khushboo Patel, head of engagement and inclusion at Metro Bank, says: “Our colleagues are at the heart of what we do and we want them to feel supported whatever they are going through in their lives.

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Make the Most of Free Money

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Life Insurance - This is money transferred to a beneficiary via a deceased person’s life insurance policy. Like inheritances, life insurance is generally not subject to income tax. Inheritances are not considered taxable income by the federal government but earnings on inherited assets (e.g.,

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Annuity Myths and Facts

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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. No Federal Insurance - There is no federal government insurance for annuities as there is for bank products (FDIC) and investment products (SIPC).

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Highlights from an Estate Planning Seminar

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joint ownership with right of survivorship) or beneficiary designations on contracts such as life insurance policies, individual retirement accounts (IRAs), and tax-deferred employer retirement savings plans always take precedence over the terms of a will. bank and investment accounts), collectibles, and life insurance.

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What You Need to Know About Beneficiaries

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Beneficiaries are named in many locations: Life insurance policies Last Will and Testament Retirement accounts Brokerage accounts Bank accounts Social Security Disability (in certain cases) Other financial products The benefits are often monetary, but they can also be anything else of value that is being passed down.

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2022 Personal Finance Year in Review

Money Talk

Impacts were felt in mortgage interest rates, variable rate credit, and bank savings accounts. The average interest rate paid on savings accounts was 0.18% in November, but some online bank money market accounts paid 3% to 3.25%. Homeowners insurance premiums increased by 12.1% Savings Rates - The U.S. in November 2022.

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Abercrombie and Kent Travel Group launches paid global parental leave policy

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Abercrombie and Kent Travel Group also offers its employees a relocation package, life insurance, incentives for sales roles and performance-related bonuses, discounted travel, 25 days of annual leave in addition to bank holidays, a bikes-for-work scheme, an employee assistance programme and travel loans.