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Retirement savings have increased for Bank of America clients

Employee Benefit News

While the bank says that 401(k) and healthcare savings accounts balances have grown during the past year, there are still some troubling indicators.

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Gen Z and millennials take the lead when saving into their 401(k)s

Employee Benefit News

Bank of America's recent data found that retirement account balances have increased almost 10% from the end of 2022.

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Benefits that boost retirement confidence

Employee Benefit News

Data from Bank of America found employees increased their 401(k) contribution rates in 2024. The right benefits will help advance that trend.

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Ten Upsides of Inflation

Money Talk

401(k)s) and IRAs are pegged to inflation. Higher Bank Account Interest - Yields on bank accounts rose in 2022 along with interest rate hikes made to quell inflation. In January 2023, many online bank accounts are paying 3.30%+. When inflation rises, workers can save more money. million in 2022).

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Crafting Joy for Workers, Hobby Lobby Announces a Wage Hike

HR Digest

Along with Hobby Lobby’s current wage hike, the shopping chain also provides other fiscal and medical benefits like a medical and dental plan, 401(k) with generous company match, a flexible spending plan, life insurance, etc. They’re happening on a small scale to be sure, but they are taking place nonetheless.

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Can Farmers Ever Afford to Retire?

Money Talk

401(k), 403(b), 457 plan, and thrift savings plan), and other employer benefits (e.g., stocks, bonds, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, and bank CDs). Benefits are based on a worker’s 35 highest earning years and delayed retirement credits between full retirement age and age 70 increase benefit amounts. health insurance).

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Basics of Tax-Efficient Investing

Money Talk

IRA, 401(k)/403(b) plans), suitable investments include stocks to be held a year or less, funds that generate significant short-term capital gains, and taxable bond funds. a regular bank or brokerage account) where earnings are taxed in the year they are received, tax-deferred investments (e.g., For tax-advantaged accounts (e.g.,

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