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Top 10 Employee Benefits Certifications for Professionals in 2024

HR Lineup

Certified 401(k) Professional (C(k)P®) The Certified 401(k) Professional (C(k)P®) credential, offered by The Retirement Advisor University in collaboration with UCLA Anderson School of Management, focuses on the complexities of managing 401(k) plans. Strong focus on U.S.

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HSA vs. FSA: See how you’ll save with each

WEX Inc.

Participating in a health savings account (HSA) or flexible spending account (FSA) is a great way to save money. Health savings account An HSA is an individually owned benefits plan funded by you or your employer that lets you save on purchases of eligible expenses.

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2025 employee benefits trends: What employers need to know

WEX Inc.

Retirement savings With retirement top-of-mind for many, companies are increasing their focus on retirement savings options. Beyond the traditional 401(k) match , some employers are introducing student loan repayment matching , helping employees reduce debt while saving for retirement.

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HSA vs. 401k vs. IRA: How do these retirement accounts stack up

WEX Inc.

How is your HSA vs. your 401(k) vs. your IRA shaping up for retirement planning? To help you prepare, here is a breakdown of three common retirement accounts: an HSA vs. a 401(k) vs. an IRA. A 401(k) is … A 401(k) is a retirement savings plan offered by many employers that provides tax advantages.

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New HSA, FSA, 401(k) Contribution Levels Set

InterWest Insurance Services

The IRS has released the 2023 maximum contribution amounts for health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts. The changes, which the IRS releases in November each year, will affect contribution limits for HSAs, FSAs and 401(k) and other retirement accounts. Retirement plan maximums.

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Basics of Tax-Efficient Investing

Money Talk

Consider Asset Location - Consider selecting these securities for taxabl e accounts : stocks held for more than a year (to qualify for long-term capital gains), low-turnover stock and index funds, municipal bonds, and stocks/mutual funds paying qualified dividends. For tax-advantaged accounts (e.g.,

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Ten Tax Planning Tips for 2022

Money Talk

Ramp Up Retirement Savings - Consider increasing retirement savings in a tax-deferred employer retirement savings plan (e.g., 401(k), 403(b), and traditional IRA). Saving even 1% more of pay can make a difference in later life. There are online calculators like this one than can show you what you could save.

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