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What is a 401(k) Plan and How Does it Work?

HR Digest

One popular way to get your retirement plan sorted in the United States is through a 401(k) plan. A 401(k) plan is a type of retirement account offered by employers to their employees. How does 401(k) work? A 401(k) plan is that the money grows tax-free until it is withdrawn at retirement age.

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Roth IRA vs 401(K): Which Should You Choose?

HR Digest

A Roth IRA is an individual retirement account (IRA) that allows you to invest pre-tax money, which means that any money you put into it isn’t taxed until you withdraw it — at which point it comes out tax-free. You can open a Roth IRA with any financial institution, including bank accounts, investment brokerages, and mutual funds.

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Congress passes SECURE 2.0 Act, making important changes to 401(k)s

Business Management Daily

Act of 2022 —90+ provisions focused on 401(k) and other retirement plans. Congress has chosen to pay for it by mandating that plans offering certain 401(k) features, like catch-up contributions, be made on an after-tax, Roth basis. As under current law, these employees aren’t entitled to an employer match.

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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. What is a 401(k)? 401(k)s are one of the most popular employer-sponsored retirement benefit options.

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Employee Focused Retirement Plans

HR Professionals Magazine

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. At its most basic level, a 401(k) plan allows employees to save for their personal retirement needs.

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16+ types of employee benefits you should consider

Genesis HR Solutions

At the end of this article, we’ll explain how a professional employer organization (PEO) can help you select, negotiate, and administer best possible benefits for your company. There are four major types of employee benefits many employers offer: medical insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and retirement plans. Disability.

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Learn from payroll year-end mistakes or repeat them

Business Management Daily

Not much of a choice, is it? Hard to believe, but it’s November. Which means now is the perfect time to think about the impending payroll year-end season. Here’s some help to get you on your way. 1: Organize for success. Payroll ’s annual year-end trek crosses many corporate boundaries.