Employee Benefits

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

So far, it has been delivered to approximately 80,000 of its UK employees. Kerry Shiels, pension and benefits director at BT, says: “It is very important that employees understand their BT pension and the retirement decisions they will need to make in the lead up to, and at, retirement.

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Money Talk

APRIL 11, 2024

The 2023 income tax filing deadline is only days away (April 15, 2024 in most of the U.S.). It will be a busy weekend for many taxpayers and tax preparers who are filing tax returns or tax filing extensions. money that has been taxed) and can be withdrawn at any time for any reason tax-free and penalty-free.

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Employee Benefits

OCTOBER 23, 2023

lost pension pots in the UK, worth around £26.6 billion WEALTH at work explains how employees can track down lost pensions and provides guidance on whether to consolidate The total value of lost pension pots has grown from £19.4 million lost pension pots sitting unclaimed because they’ve been simply lost or forgotten about.

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Money Talk

MAY 31, 2023

Tax Planning - Until 12/31/25, taxes are “on sale.” Nobody has a crystal ball, but we know that tax rates will rise starting in 2026 when the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act expires. There are only two ways to reduce taxes: 1. When the government lowers tax rates. Make less income and 2. Financial knowledge is power.

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Employee Benefits

DECEMBER 19, 2023

It’s now more important than ever to support employees to take control of their finances. Create a budget – The first step to taking control of your finances is to create a budget. Start saving early – Starting to save when you are younger into ISAs and a pension means that the money has lots of time to grow.

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Employee Benefits

JULY 25, 2023

Transitioning to a superior provider is no longer a hassle: If you’re contemplating changing your current workplace pension scheme, the process isn’t as challenging as you might think. Many pension companies (we’re one of them!) What is a workplace pension? are prepared to assist you with the heavy lifting.

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Money Talk

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

when there are no more early withdrawal penalties on money removed from tax-deferred accounts) and the start of required minimum distributions (RMDs). Many people are in a lower marginal tax bracket during their gap years (especially after leaving a primary career) than they will be later when RMD withdrawals must begin.

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Employee Benefits

JUNE 26, 2023

With interest rates on the rise, we often get asked at our financial education sessions, is it best to pay off your mortgage or pay into your pension? He concludes, “Many employers offer financial education in the workplace, to help their staff to understand their finances so they are better prepared to make decisions like these.”

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Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

However, many don’t realise the significant difference a small increase to their pension savings can make. For example, someone in their 20s, saving an extra 1% a year with their employer matching this, may be able to increase their pension pot in retirement by 25%. They are all 25 years old and plan to retire at age 68.

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Employee Benefits

JANUARY 17, 2023

With increasing costs continually putting pressure on household finances, 2023 is set to be a financially challenging year for many. It’s therefore now more important than ever to support employees to take control of their finances to successfully navigate the cost-of-living crisis. Track your finances. Create a budget.

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Employee Benefits

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

WEALTH at work, a leading financial wellbeing and retirement specialist has run financial education workshops for staff in hundreds of organisations and is encouraging people to consider using this saving in National Insurance if they can, to increase their monthly pension contributions. When made into a pension contribution it is worth £212.29

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Money Talk

APRIL 20, 2023

Off-Farm Job Employer Benefits - These include a defined benefit pension, an employer retirement savings plan (e.g., Individual Retirement Account (IRA)- There are two types: traditional (funded with before-tax dollars) and Roth (funded with after-tax dollars). health insurance). barn, silo, riding arena), farm equipment (e.g.,

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Money Talk

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Tax Write-Off for Self-Employment Tax - On line 15 of Schedule 2 (for a 1040 form), self-employed workers can write off the deductible portion of their self-employment tax (calculated on Schedule SE), which will lower adjusted gross income (AGI), a trigger for many other taxes.

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Employee Benefits

JULY 6, 2023

But your workplace pension setup could be causing this wastage right under your nose, without you even being aware. Workplace pension contributions are fantastic as a concept, offering long-term financial stability and nurturing a productive and motivated workforce. Remember, your workplace pension is your priciest benefit.

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Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Yet, many businesses might be inadvertently losing money because they lack a competitive pension package. Life changes, and individuals may seek better pay to finance a new home, improved working conditions, or even a shift in their career direction. It’s a given that businesses must offer pension plans to their workforce.

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Money Talk

MAY 4, 2023

Inflation-induced price hikes on goods and services are like a regressive sales tax and hurt those with low incomes the most. This means that more young adults will enter college, careers, or the military with personal finance knowledge. Below is a brief description of the ten trends that I discussed: Inflation- The U.S.

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Employee Benefits

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Most of us spend the majority of our working life saving into our pension. However, all this hard work saving can quickly unravel for those who aren’t aware of common pension mistakes. WEALTH at work outlines below the top 10 pension mistakes individuals could make, to highlight what employees facing retirement may need support with.

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Employee Benefits

JANUARY 19, 2023

As the cost of living crisis continues, it is now more important than ever that new parents understand how their finances will be affected and what actions they can take. WEALTH at work, a leading financial wellbeing and retirement specialist, highlights some top tips to help new parents stay in control of their finances: 1.

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Money Talk

MARCH 15, 2023

Three Types- Fixed annuities are like CDs, only tax-deferred, and guarantee a certain interest rate for a specified time period. Variable annuities are like mutual funds, only tax-deferred, and their owners select underlying mutual funds, called subaccounts, which determine an annuity’s performance. Medicaid planning, 2.

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Employee Benefits

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has appointed Laura Trott MBE as minister for pensions, after predecessor Alex Burghart officially held the role for less than one month. Trott was appointed on 27 October, and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) made the announcement on 7 November via its official Twitter account.

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Employee Benefits

JULY 31, 2023

But your organisation might be doing just that because the set-up of your workplace pension scheme has kept you blissfully unaware. Pension contributions by employers are great in principle, fostering stability and long-term economic wellbeing for employees. After all, your workplace pension is your most costly perk.

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Employee Benefits

AUGUST 22, 2023

UK Workplace Pension Regulations: What Every Employer Should Know In the dynamic landscape of finance, grasping the nuances of workplace pension regulations might be daunting. A pension serves as a cornerstone for ensuring comfort and security in retirement. But is every business obliged to offer a pension?

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Employee Benefits

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Huddersfield-based children’s Hospice charity Forget Me Not has launched a salary sacrifice pension arrangement in order to look after the financial wellbeing of its 140 employees. This is then paid into their pension account before national insurance and tax is taken from their salary.

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Money Talk

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Many are middle income taxpayers who diligently saved and invested for 4-5 decades in tax-advantaged plans. As I wrote in my book Flipping a Switch , some older adults must “plan for higher taxes in the future, especially when required minimum distributions (RMDs) kick in.” IRMAA surcharges. to $573.30 for Medicare Part B and $12.40

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Money Talk

AUGUST 16, 2023

Tax on Social Security Benefits - Those who work and claim benefits will trigger taxes with a combined income above $25,000 (individuals) or $32,000 (married couples filing jointly). Continued FICA Tax - Like all workers, employed older adults must pay Social Security/ Medicare tax. Other benefits also continue.

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Money Talk

JANUARY 18, 2023

This includes Social Security recipients, retirees with COLA-adjusted pensions, and workers with COLAs stipulated in their job or union contracts. Marginal Tax Brackets - Income ranges in the seven marginal tax brackets ranging from 10% to 37% are inflation-based. When inflation rises, workers can save more money.

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Employee Benefits

JULY 7, 2023

A financial dilemma that many people consider is whether to prioritise reducing their mortgage debt or whether to increase the amount they pay into their workplace pension. Generally, if the investment growth you are likely to get is more than the interest rate on your mortgage, then it might be a better idea to pay into your pension.

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Money Talk

MARCH 24, 2022

I recently taught a 90-minute personal finance class for women age 50+. Depending on household income/assets and lifestyle decisions, income taxes and housing costs may increase or decrease. 401(k)s), tax-deferred accounts (e.g., IRAs), taxable accounts, rental real estate, other assets (e.g.,

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Employee Benefits

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

At Ashurst, we closely consider the pension and benefits we offer and focus particularly on how we engage our people in these offerings to ensure they are of maximum benefit. Because pension forms part of an employee’s finances, tackling the broader topic of finances also increases engagement with pensions.

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HR Digest

MARCH 22, 2023

As France grapples with an aging population and a pension system deficit, the government’s proposal to raise the retirement age and cut pension costs has sparked a wave of protests and strikes across the country. Join the debate and share your thoughts on the France Retirement Age Protest and 2023 French Pension Reform Strike.

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Money Talk

AUGUST 10, 2022

Tax on Social Security Benefits - Income from unretiring may push older taxpayers into the income range where tax is due on a portion of Social Security benefits. Tax Withholding Adjustments - Adding income from employment to what could be multiple streams of income in later life (e.g., food, gas, utilities, housing, etc.)

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Employee Benefits

APRIL 22, 2024

The frozen tax thresholds could see some employees ‘dragged’ into paying more tax and have less disposable income as a result. In his Autumn Statement last November, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt extended the freeze on national insurance (NI) and income tax rate thresholds until April 2028. This could add further strain to employees.

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Money Talk

AUGUST 30, 2022

Chapter 3 - Three tricky retirement expenses to project in advance are health care, housing, and taxes and the four Ls of spending in later life are Lifestyle, Longevity, Legacy, and Liquidity. a pension and Social Security). health care, long-term care, inflation, death of a spouse, family responsibilities, and divorce).

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Employee Benefits

JANUARY 26, 2022

The Work and Pensions Committee is calling for trials of automatic appointments with the Pension Wise service as part of its new ‘Stronger Nudge’ interventions. Topics can include reviewing financial goals, developing an investment strategy, maximising tax efficiencies and how to plan for retirement.

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Employee Benefits

JANUARY 31, 2024

Support in place A useful place for an employer to start is to review the benefits it already offers, to determine if these are being used to help with finances and whether employees know about them or how to access them. It offers free and impartial help with money, pensions and everyday savings,” he explains.

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Money Talk

JANUARY 19, 2022

For example, workers with a guaranteed pension and/or a high investment risk tolerance might want to have more stock exposure in a TDF and would chose a target date farther off in the future. Make Tax-Advantaged Gifts - Consider “bunching” charitable donations with other tax deductions (e.g.,

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Money Talk

JANUARY 26, 2022

One of the most daunting financial aspects of retirement, especially for people who have been diligent savers throughout their working years, is taking required minimum distributions (RMDs) from their tax-deferred retirement savings accounts beginning at age 72. New RMD tables went into effect in 2022, so this is a good time to discuss RMDs.

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