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Annuity Myths and Facts

Money Talk

Examples include surrender charges, sales commissions (loads), management fees, and mortality charges. What Not to Do - Annuities are generally not appropriate for qualified retirement plans such as 401(k)s or IRAs. Annuity salespeople sometimes convince people there are no fees but, of course, there are.

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When Are Cryptocurrencies Appropriate Investments for Retirement Plans and IRAs?

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

The US Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued guidance for the first time on the investment of retirement plan assets in cryptocurrencies. The post When Are Cryptocurrencies Appropriate Investments for Retirement Plans and IRAs? Compliance Assistance Release No. Compliance Assistance Release No.

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SECURE 2.0 Brings Significant Changes for 403(b) Plans

Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

IRS regulations have established standards for plans to approve financial hardships and a safe harbor for six types of hardships automatically considered to create an immediate and heavy need. Historically, the Code restricted 403(b) plans more than 401(k) plans in terms of the contributions and earnings available for hardship withdrawal.

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The feds want your opinion on climate change and 401(k)s

Business Management Daily

The Employee Benefits Security Administration has had an on-again, off-again approach to whether employers can allow 401(k) investment choices to promote social, environmental, or other public policy causes—called economically targeted investments or sometimes environmental, social, or governance investing.

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Building Trust Through Transparency: The Total Compensation Statement Sample Explained

COMPackage

Incentive Compensation: Any bonuses, commissions, or other performance-based pay. Benefits: A list of all benefits provided by the employer, such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and life insurance. It typically includes: Base Salary or Wages: The employee’s hourly or annual pay rate.

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Employee financial wellness: Why it matters in the workplace

Insperity

Look beyond the 401(k) Employees tend to think of a 401(k) retirement plan as a standard, commonplace benefits offering. Furthermore, a 401(k) is focused on the future and long-term goals – a more urgent and timely concern for older employees closer to retirement.

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November HR Update

Higginbotham

IRS Announces 2024 FSA, Retirement Plan Limits Earlier this month, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released cost-of-living adjustments and inflation-adjusted limits for 2024 that affect amounts employees can contribute to health flexible spending accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plans and individual retirement accounts (IRAs).

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