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What's missing from retirement planning? Oftentimes, it's access

WEX Inc.

And baby boomers are actually the highest percentage of retirement-account holders among any group segmented in a 2021 survey by the U.S. This lack of retirement planning by large segments of employees is leading to more stress for them and less productivity at work. First, offer retirement plans. Census Bureau.

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What Is a Qualified Retirement Plan?

HR Lineup

Some of these plans have an advantage when it comes to taxes. Types of Qualified Retirement Plans. There are three classes of qualified retirement plans, namely: 1. Defined benefits plan. In a defined benefit plan, an employer pays a predetermined amount at either termination of employment or retirement.

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Employee Focused Retirement Plans

HR Professionals Magazine

As an HR professional, you might read that title and think, “Duh – aren’t all retirement plans focused on employees?” As pensions have gone by the wayside and 401(k) plans have gained more notoriety, employees have become increasingly more aware of their employer sponsored retirement plans, and the financial benefits they provide.

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Salary Benchmarking Guide - Importance, Process, Challenges, and Trends

Empuls

Salary benchmarking is when HR compares the organization's pay levels with market rates for similar jobs. Importance of salary benchmarking One can summarize the importance of salary benchmarking as follows: 1. Importance of salary benchmarking One can summarize the importance of salary benchmarking as follows: 1.

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Why SECURE 2.0 Act Auto-Enrollment and Escalation Will Boost Employee Financial Well-Being

Griffin Benefits

contains dozens of changes to retirement plans, but perhaps none bigger than these two: New 401(k) and 403(b) plans will be required to automatically enroll participants in the respective plans, and employee salary deferral rates will automatically escalate each year. The SECURE Act 2.0 THE SECURE ACT 2.0

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Top 10 401(k) Providers in 2023

HR Lineup

As we step into 2023, retirement planning has become more critical than ever. With the uncertainty surrounding the future of Social Security and the increasing life expectancy, having a solid retirement plan is essential. Empower Retirement Empower Retirement is a significant player in the retirement plan industry.

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Financial Security and Happiness in Later Life: Reflections from Recent Webinars

Money Talk

I recently attended a number of webinars about retirement planning. Below are 10 of my top take-aways: Knowledge is Power - While new state financial education mandates are getting lots of media attention (and rightly so), financial education works for everyone! Many have to settle for less.

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