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Rolling the Dice on Crypto in Retirement Plan

HR Professionals Magazine

This means it is held in code, on computers instead of in banks and there is no central body managing the value of it like our government does with the US Dollar. In other words, be loyal to the people in the plan and make sure you are protecting them by always doing research and due diligence on everything that is offered.

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Ten Upsides of Inflation

Money Talk

Increased Savings Contribution Limits - Maximum limits for employer retirement plans (e.g., Higher Bank Account Interest - Yields on bank accounts rose in 2022 along with interest rate hikes made to quell inflation. In January 2023, many online bank accounts are paying 3.30%+. million in 2022).

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Year-End Tax Moves to Save Money

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tax-deferred retirement plan contributions and charitable gifting) are already accounted for. Example: savers earned about 0.25% interest in 2022 vs. 4.5%+ with online banks and money market funds in 2023. By early December 2023, income and tax withholding should be pretty predictable and tax-saving strategies taken so far (e.g.,

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Can Farmers Ever Afford to Retire?

Money Talk

Individual Retirement Account (IRA)- There are two types: traditional (funded with before-tax dollars) and Roth (funded with after-tax dollars). stocks, bonds, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, and bank CDs). Simplified Employee Pension (SEP)- This is a retirement savings plan for self-employed workers and small business owners.

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5 Surprising Statistics About the State of Employee Financial Wellness

Best Money Moves

In their 2023 Workplace Benefits Report , Bank of America surveyed 800+ American workers, examining the success of their benefits programs. 63% of employees feel that economic uncertainty affects current and future workplace benefits and 401(k) retirement plans.

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Annuity Myths and Facts

Money Talk

No Federal Insurance - There is no federal government insurance for annuities as there is for bank products (FDIC) and investment products (SIPC). What Not to Do - Annuities are generally not appropriate for qualified retirement plans such as 401(k)s or IRAs.

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3 Ways to Improve Your Employee Retirement Benefits

Best Money Moves

Here are three key ways to support your team with better retirement options. Almost 4 in 10 employees say they’re not confident about reaching their retirement goals, according to a 2022 Bank of America report , and even more are unsure if they have enough savings to retire.

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