Griffin Benefits

APRIL 25, 2022

Historically speaking, retirees have typically relied on three primary tools to help them prepare for retirement: pension plans, Social Security, and defined contribution plans, like 401(k) plans. Here’s a look at how 401(k) plans may soon change as part of the SECURE 2.0

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InterWest Insurance Services

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

The changes, which the IRS releases in November each year, will affect contribution limits for HSAs, FSAs and 401(k) and other retirement accounts. The maximum contribution levels are readjusted every year to account for inflation, along with maximum retirement plan contribution limits. Retirement plan maximums.

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Money Talk

APRIL 20, 2023

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. Off-Farm Job Employer Benefits - These include a defined benefit pension, an employer retirement savings plan (e.g., health insurance).

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Money Talk

JUNE 16, 2022

If you picture retirement planning and taxes as a Venn Diagram, there is lots of overlap between these two areas of personal finance. This is true both during one’s working years (when taxpayers are saving for retirement) and later, when people are older and withdrawing taxable income from tax-deferred accounts.

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Insperity

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Opportunity to advance one’s career, gaining in title, status and salary. Emphasize wellness in benefits offerings Most standard benefits packages include things like health insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan and PTO. Increase company contributions to retirement plans.

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WEX Inc.

JUNE 13, 2023

And baby boomers are actually the highest percentage of retirement-account holders among any group segmented in a 2021 survey by the U.S. This lack of retirement planning by large segments of employees is leading to more stress for them and less productivity at work. First, offer retirement plans. Census Bureau.

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Money Talk

JULY 13, 2023

Act of 2022 , passed last December, has financial planning opportunities for both the accumulation and distribution phases of retirement planning. New Catch-Up Limit - Currently, additional catch-up savings ($7,500 in 2023) in employer retirement plans is available for workers age 50+. The SECURE 2.0

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HR Digest

MARCH 28, 2023

Having a retirement plan is an important aspect of financial planning. One popular way to get your retirement plan sorted in the United States is through a 401(k) plan. A 401(k) plan is a type of retirement account offered by employers to their employees.

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HR Digest

MARCH 12, 2025

In 2025, salaries alone no longer define an attractive employment offer. At its core, the fringe benefits meaning refers to any compensation provided to employees beyond their regular wages or salaries. Financial Incentives Beyond salaries, employers might offer retirement plans (e.g., What are fringe benefits?

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COMPackage

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Beyond the Dollar Sign: The Power of Total Compensation Traditionally, compensation discussions often focused solely on base salary. TCRS provide a transparent breakdown of all aspects of an employee’s compensation package, including: Base Salary: The core component, outlining the annual or hourly wage.

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Business Management Daily

MARCH 21, 2022

Setting up a 401(k) for employees can be a daunting task for small business owners. It’s important to take care of the people that work to keep your business alive, and helping them plan for their retirement is a great way to do that. What is a 401(k)? Do employers have to offer a 401(k) to employees?

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Insperity

OCTOBER 10, 2023

At its most basic level, the law encourages people to not only save money for retirement , but to save more and also become financially stable in the present. To do this, the law makes broad changes to the foundation of retirement preparation in the U.S.: employer-sponsored 401(k) plans. The SECURE 2.0

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Achievers

JUNE 6, 2022

Traditional offerings like health insurance and retirement plans are likely the first things that come to mind. Whether it’s the precise match your organization offers for a 401k or how paid time off is calculated, benefits come with their share of complexity. What do you think of when employee benefits are mentioned?

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Money Talk

JUNE 13, 2024

In a recent article for the Rutgers Cooperative Extension newsletter, VISIONS , I described key features of your tax return to review for future financial planning including income sources, tax write-offs, changes in tax filing status, tax rates and marginal tax brackets, tax withholding, retirement plan contributions, and capital gains and losses.

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Money Talk

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Some people arrange automatic monthly payments through their retirement plan custodian to simulate a “paycheck” while others take their RMD quarterly or in one lump sum. 401(k)s and 403(b)s), however, nor can RMDs for personal IRAs and inherited IRAs be combined.

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Money Talk

DECEMBER 29, 2022

I recently attended a number of webinars about retirement planning. Ageism can make it difficult for older adults to earn their previous salary if they decide to return to the labor force. Being the author of a book about transitions in later life , I am always looking for new information about this topic.

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Business Management Daily

APRIL 1, 2022

Figuring that defined-contribution plans such as 401(k)s weren’t nearly secure as they should be after the passage of the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019, Congress is taking another stab at it with the Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2021 (H.R. Church plans. SECURE 1.0’s

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COMPackage

OCTOBER 14, 2024

By providing employees with a clear and comprehensive overview of their total compensation package, including both direct pay (salary or wages) and indirect benefits, TCSs can significantly enhance employee satisfaction, loyalty, and engagement. It typically includes: Base Salary or Wages: The employee’s hourly or annual pay rate.

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Best Money Moves

MAY 10, 2022

The cost of replacing an employee can range anywhere from six to nine months’ salary, according to data from SHRM. Offer competitive, matched retirement planning options. Retirement planning is one of the most common employee benefits offered by employers, specifically a 401(k) matching plan.

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Empuls

AUGUST 28, 2024

They offer a range of benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, wellness programs, dental and vision coverage, and more specialized services like mental health support and child care assistance. They help identify the most suitable benefits, such as health insurance, retirement plans, and wellness programs.

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HR Professionals Magazine

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

As an HR professional, you might read that title and think, “Duh – aren’t all retirement plans focused on employees?” As pensions have gone by the wayside and 401(k) plans have gained more notoriety, employees have become increasingly more aware of their employer sponsored retirement plans, and the financial benefits they provide.

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HR Lineup

JANUARY 9, 2023

One low fee enables a small business to keep track of their hourly, contracted, salaried, and tipped workers with ease. OnPay also offers a range of benefits for employees, including access to a 401(k) retirement plan and a range of health insurance options.

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HR Professionals Magazine

JULY 26, 2022

workers currently don’t have access to a retirement plan sponsored by their employer. To bridge this gap, a majority of states have contemplated state-mandated retirement savings plan legislation, and 13 have already signed such programs into law. Key retirement plan differentiators at a glance.

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Business Management Daily

JANUARY 20, 2025

In other words, a direct cost is tied to a major function of your organization, like employee salaries, manufacturing equipment, and material costs. A helpful way to distinguish the two is to think of them like this: Direct costs are expenses incurred from delivering products and services (employee base salary, equipment, materials, etc.).

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HR Digest

OCTOBER 29, 2022

Retirement plans are a basic necessity for companies that wish to retain employees. Employers are often tasked with whether they should go for an ESOP or 401K plan since they are the most common. If you don’t want to delve into the whole ESOP vs 401K debate, then should you go for both an ESOP and a 401K?

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Business Management Daily

JANUARY 5, 2023

Act of 2022 —90+ provisions focused on 401(k) and other retirement plans. Congress has chosen to pay for it by mandating that plans offering certain 401(k) features, like catch-up contributions, be made on an after-tax, Roth basis. Auto-enrollment plans. 401(k) plans established after Dec.

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Best Money Moves

MAY 4, 2022

A six-figure salary doesn’t always translate to financial security. It’s a common misconception that a six-figure salary always translates to financial security and that high-earning employees have no need for financial wellness benefits. Financial wellness can help you go beyond with company retirement matching.

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Insperity

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

59% of employees feel their salary has not maintained pace with the rising cost of living. You also don’t want to have to continually replace people who leave for a better salary – it’s costly and time consuming to recruit and train new employees. But increased salaries may not always be feasible.

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Insperity

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Increase company contributions to retirement planning. A 401(k) retirement plan is an important benefit that your company pays to provide for employees – and you want to make sure that they know how to take full advantage of it for their financial well-being and future security.

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Insperity

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Even if a small business isn’t able to offer the same high salaries as its big business competitors, a small business can stay competitive by offering an attractive retirement package, says Chris Kunze, chief operating officer at Perspectives Ltd. A defined benefit plan is fully funded by the employer.

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Insperity

FEBRUARY 3, 2011

Retiring comfortably is something every worker dreams of. Sponsoring a retirement plan can help them get there. Retirement plans come in a wide range of shapes and sizes, each with its own unique functionality. The following steps can help simplify the process of choosing and managing a plan.

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HR Digest

OCTOBER 27, 2021

A letter of employment is not only about the salary offered but the perks, the way the offer letter is worded and presented. Your gross annual salary will be xxx and you are eligible for health insurance and travel allowance as per company rules. Please find attached the detailed compensation plan. Starting date. Notice period.

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HR Digest

DECEMBER 15, 2019

Your gross annual salary will be xxx and you are eligible for health insurance, and travel allowance as per company rules. Please find attached the detailed compensation plan. Your starting annual salary will be $xxxxx, benefits excluded. The company has a retirement plan, applicable 90 days after your start date.

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Benefits Notes

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Congress made several changes to retirement plans as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 , which recently passed both the House and Senate. The final bill contains several provisions affecting retirement plans under Division T of the bill titled “Secure 2.0 Act of 2022.”

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Griffin Benefits

JUNE 29, 2023

contains dozens of changes to retirement plans, but perhaps none bigger than these two: New 401(k) and 403(b) plans will be required to automatically enroll participants in the respective plans, and employee salary deferral rates will automatically escalate each year. The SECURE Act 2.0

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HR Digest

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Competitive salaries are a no-brainer when it comes to establishing a strategy on how to recruit top talent. But for companies that do not have the current funds to support competitive salaries, there can be many other ways to support their employees. Something is clearly amiss here when the priorities do not match up to capabilities.

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Vantage Circle

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

These incentives span a wide array, from health benefits and retirement plans to flexible work arrangements, financial bonuses, and professional development opportunities. Paid parental leave, support for fertility-related expenses, and assistance with adoption or surrogacy costs are also part of the benefitws plan.

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