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Leveraging employee financial wellness programs in your benefits strategy

Higginbotham

In 2022, only 42 percent of the higher earners lived paycheck to paycheck, suggesting that American households are increasingly worse off financially. A 401(k) plan is a popular example of a defined contribution plan. Life insurance is a staple of financial preparedness.

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Designing a Remarkable Employee Perks Program that Fuels Success

Vantage Circle

As a gesture of gratitude towards their diligent workforce, employers can offer various retirement plans such as 401(k) or pension-based schemes. Life Insurance: According to Forbes Advisor , life insurance was deemed the top benefit by 45% of employees and 43% of employers.

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Navigating employee benefits: A comprehensive guide for growing businesses

Insperity

Other types of insurance If an employee loses their ability to earn an income on a temporary or permanent basis, certain types of insurance can help protect their families and livelihoods. Disability insurance , provides employees with replacement income and pays for medical bills if they become disabled and are no longer able to work.

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An in-Depth analysis of the Best HR software solutions and how to pick one

Business Management Daily

That’s down 2 points from 2022 (33%) and 5 points down from 2020 (36%). Currently, in the US, there’s an ongoing employee engagement crisis. At the beginning of 2023, only 31% of employees reported that they felt actively engaged at work.

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Living trust vs. will

Higginbotham

Investment accounts, 401(k) retirement funds and life insurance policies usually pass directly to a beneficiary who is named in the account or policy, so they do not go through the probate process and need not be included in a will. Your main assets, such as investments or life insurance, are not subject to probate.

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The Consolidated Appropriations Act: 2021’s Employee Benefits Provisions

McNees

Similar to the COVID distributions, a 401(k) may allow “qualified disaster distributions” up to $100,000 that will not be subject to the 10% early withdrawal penalty. The Act also establishes an independent review process to resolve billing disputes between insurance plans and providers. Excess Pension Asset Transfers.