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Annuity Myths and Facts

Money Talk

Below are some key things to know about annuities from a recent seminar that I attended: Complexity- Annuities are often sold as a “simple” investment but, in reality, they can be quite complicated. What Not to Do - Annuities are generally not appropriate for qualified retirement plans such as 401(k)s or IRAs.

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Highlights From a Women’s Retirement Class

Money Talk

I recently attended a seminar about financial concerns facing women in retirement. America’s 401(k) Experiment - 2023 is the 45 th anniversary of tax-deferred 401(k) retirement savings plans that workers fund with voluntary contributions from their pay. rent and car payments), variable (e.g.,

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Employee Engagement Calendar: Your Year-Round Roadmap for 2024-25

Vantage Circle

Host a seminar or workshop on eco-friendly practices and how employees can reduce their ecological footprint. National 401(k) Day (September 9): Promote retirement savings awareness to better prepare for the future. Host a seminar or webinar on 401(k) plan benefits and retirement savings.

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5 Reasons to Create a Culture of Learning in Your Organization

Achievers

Traditionally, a six-figure salary and 401k options were enough to attract and retain top talent. Perhaps they’ll be interested in attending one big conference, rather than having a series of smaller in-office seminars. We no longer live in a traditional world—and the modern workplace has come a long way from what it used to be.

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100 SHRM Chapter Seminar Program Ideas

UpstartHR

100 SHRM Chapter Seminar Ideas. No, really, please use the 401k: how to drive engagement in retirement plans. Get more SHRM volunteer leadership content: The post 100 SHRM Chapter Seminar Program Ideas appeared first on upstartHR. Get updates about new SHRM volunteer leadership content. Which ones would you like to hear?

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Strategies for Successful Investing

Money Talk

Dollar-Cost Average Investment Purchases - Make regular investment deposits at regular time intervals, such as $100 per month in a mutual fund or 5% of pay every payday in an employer 401(k) or403(b) plan. 401 (k), 403(b), and TSP), and SEPs (for self-employed workers). 20%) you could withstand without losing sleep.

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5 Data-Based Reasons to Make Employee Education a Priority

Achievers

While some companies can afford to help their employees’ take graduate courses, for example, others simply provide in-house employee education opportunities or give employees a chance to learn outside of work by attending relevant conferences, seminars and trainings. It’s an expense none-the-less.

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