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2022 Personal Finance Year in Review

Money Talk

2022 also saw car and electronics supply (and prices) affected by a continued shortage of computer chips, a baby formula shortage, and many consumers returning to pre-pandemic shopping, travel, and entertainment habits. Homeowners insurance premiums increased by 12.1% on average and renters insurance premiums averaged $18 per month.

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The Financial Costs of Being Unvaccinated

Money Talk

When unvaccinated people lack health or disability insurance or die without life insurance, the situation is even more dire for survivors, who may need to seek public assistance to get by. As noted above, unvaccinated workers may see their health insurance premiums increase.

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Identifying the “Perks” on National Employee Benefits Day

Benefit Resource Inc.

For example, lifestyle accounts or specialty accounts might include visas to cover travel costs, gym memberships to promote health and wellness, tuition reimbursement for continued learning, or even subscriptions to streaming services for entertainment.

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Controlling turnover with employee benefits

Abel HR

According to Met Life, the benefits deemed most important to workers both “play a central role in helping them achieve their personal and work-related goals, and address their main stressors, particularly around personal finances, retirement, and their family’s health.”

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Planning Ahead for Widowhood: Changed Income and Expenses

Money Talk

This is a 40% “haircut,” which some couples cover with spousal gifts, annuities, and/or life insurance. A car might be sold, thereby reducing costs for loan payments, gas, and auto insurance. In addition, less food is needed and the cost of the deceased’s health insurance ends.

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Employee Benefits in the UK: Unlocking the Perks of a Happy, Productive Workforce

Empuls

Zurich offers life insurance plans, a positive mental health environment, and an amazing work culture. Life assurance This ensures financial security for partners' families in unforeseen circumstances. The brand offers health cash plans for physical and dental wellness.

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Employee Benefit: A Strategic Investment for Attracting and Retaining Top Talent

Empuls

  Meta offers a variety of financial benefits and services to its employees, including a competitive retirement plan, life insurance and survivor support, equity awards, financial coaching and tax education, and legal support through Metlife for you and/or your parents if you need it.