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Make the Most of Free Money

Money Talk

Free money does not have any work requirement, however, and is often income tax-free. 50% for a fifty cent per employee dollar saved match) and is taxed as ordinary income in retirement. Life Insurance - This is money transferred to a beneficiary via a deceased person’s life insurance policy.

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2022 Personal Finance Year in Review

Money Talk

Inflation Impacts - Higher prices affected the following household expenses: food, restaurant meals, apartment rents, air fares, child-rearing expenses, and utility bills. Taxes - The average income tax refund in 2022 was $3,039, but some families with advanced child tax credits faced tax payments.

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What is a POP (Premium Only Plan)?

Higginbotham

A Premium Only Plan is an option that may offer significant tax savings for all involved parties. With a POP plan, employees can use their pre-tax compensation to buy a group insurance plan or other qualifying benefit. This allows employees to pay using pre-tax dollars. What is a Premium Only Plan?

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Identifying the “Perks” on National Employee Benefits Day

Benefit Resource Inc.

It is crucial for employers to offer benefits programs that align with employees’ changing needs, while employees must take an active role in learning about and utilizing their benefits. These eight benefits provide an opportunity for over $30,000 of increased value to employees each year.*

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What is ancillary health insurance?

Higginbotham

For life insurance claims, the claim would go directly to the policy’s beneficiary. Examples of Ancillary Health Insurance. Group Life Insurance. Group life insurance helps employees provide their families with financial security in the event of their death. Critical Illness Insurance.

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4 Life Hacks to Extend the Value of Your Benefits

Benefit Resource Inc.

Take out a life insurance policy for added peace of mind. There are any number of employee benefits you can take advantage of which either contribute to your financial security or provide you more time to enjoy the little things in life. We are all faced with choices every day which can lead you to save time or money.

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Open enrollment checklist for employers

Business Management Daily

The survey results will help you prioritize the benefit changes or expansions that would be most impactful for your current employees so that you can utilize your benefits budget effectively. HSA benefit plans: A health savings account lets employees set aside money on a pre-tax basis to pay for qualified medical expenses.