PeopleKeep

MAY 18, 2022

While more traditional benefits like group health insurance and retirement plans are still great options for your employee benefits package , priorities for job candidates have changed. In recent years education benefits have become one of the most in-demand employee benefits options alongside wellness programs.

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Employee Benefit News

APRIL 1, 2024

Independent workers will have access to a retirement plan with a 2% match, along with financial education and support.

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Employee Benefits

APRIL 10, 2023

Need to know: Increasing education about pensions is key to helping employees make the right decisions about accessing their pension savings early. New initiatives, such as the Living Pension, provide an opportunity for employers to support staff, particularly their lowest-paid employees, in saving more for their retirement.

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Money Talk

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

One place where there is a gap in adult financial education is programs for older adults age 65+. The bulk of community and workplace programs cover financial tasks and decisions to get “to retirement,” not “through retirement." Types of Tax-Deferred Accounts - These include employer-sponsored defined contribution plans (e.g.,

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HR Lineup

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Administered by the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP) and Dalhousie University, this program provides a comprehensive education on employee benefits, retirement plans, and health benefits. Key Benefits: Comprehensive coverage of group benefits, retirement plans, and compensation.

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Best Money Moves

JANUARY 14, 2025

Depending on the individual, this could mean anything from contributing to their retirement to getting out of debt. However, one throughline remains when it comes to relieving employee stress, many employees are looking to their employers to provide the necessary educational resources.

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Employee Benefits

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Almost half (49%) of working adults have changed their retirement plans because of the cost-of-living crisis , according to new research by the Pensions Management Institute. It found that 24% of respondents have delayed their retirement, 23% reduced their pension contributions, and 5% admitted to stopping contributions entirely.

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Money Talk

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Lack of Retirement Planning - Many people spend time planning meetings that last an hour, weddings that last a day or a weekend, and higher education (4-5 years). However, when it comes to planning what they will do over what could be a 30-year retirement, many people “just show up.”

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Achievers

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Professional growth: Opportunities for training , education, or career advancement help employees achieve personal and professional aspirations. Recognition: Public acknowledgment, awards , or praise for contributions boosts morale and reinforces positive behavior.

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Money Talk

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

As I mentioned in three previous posts , I love learning new things and often attend webinars and podcasts to gain knowledge and/or continuing education credits for my CFP® and AFC® as well as to connect virtually with others. Alternatives to generate cash include savings that is not in a retirement plan (if any), employer assistance (e.g.,

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Employee Benefit News

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Holistic communication can help educate employees on how to make the most of their retirement plans.

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WEX Inc.

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Additionally, health savings accounts (HSAs) continue to gain attention as a powerful tool for retirement planning, offering tax advantages and the ability to save for future healthcare costs. Employers should prepare for potential changes in healthcare policy, retirement plans, and wage laws.

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Money Talk

DECEMBER 29, 2022

I recently attended a number of webinars about retirement planning. Below are 10 of my top take-aways: Knowledge is Power - While new state financial education mandates are getting lots of media attention (and rightly so), financial education works for everyone!

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Employee Benefits

JUNE 3, 2024

This shift underscores the dynamic nature of retirement planning, where economic conditions and member preferences drive the evolution of available choices.” Effective communication Employers can use a range of tools to help inform those nearing retirement of their options. “The

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Best Money Moves

JANUARY 31, 2023

Moreover, employees can learn how to manage competing financial goals like tackling credit card debt, while saving for retirement. Educate employees Social Security, Medicare and other retirement benefits. About half of employees say they aren’t getting enough education about Social Security and Medicare benefits.

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Best Money Moves

APRIL 2, 2024

April is Financial Literacy Month, which recognizes the role that financial education plays in a person’s long-term success and stability. Without the right education, your employees are much more susceptible to financial hardship. Don’t overlook retirement and investing skills. According to the St.

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Money Talk

APRIL 28, 2022

When pressed for time to fit ABL into your day, consider “educational multi-tasking” (e.g., A key take-away, especially for healthy individuals and their families, is that HSAs can be used as a quasi-retirement plan. unmatched employer retirement savings, 6. listening to podcasts while walking). credit cards), 4.

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Money Talk

JULY 25, 2024

As a financial education solopreneur who works from home, I was happy join a group of kindred spirits to share information about each other’s products and services. We are not alone.

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Best Money Moves

AUGUST 19, 2024

Employers can also organize education sessions focused on bolstering financial literacy on topics such as debt, budgeting, setting financial goals and building good credit. Employers can also provide educational sessions on the importance of sleep as well as how to establish healthy sleep routines.

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Employee Benefits

APRIL 10, 2023

Pensions are not usually at the forefront of the minds of young employees, yet early engagement with the subject could make accruing sufficient retirement funds much more likely. Digital marketing firm Flaunt Digital provides pensions education and information for its 30-strong workforce whose average age is 30.

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Money Talk

DECEMBER 27, 2024

The latter is when an investment downturn occurs early in retirement, people need to sell shares for living expenses, and funds are no longer available for a rebound. Also, with tax-deferred retirement plans subject to RMDs, savers are in a partnership with the IRS.

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PeopleKeep

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

While more traditional benefits like health insurance and retirement plans remain excellent options for your employee benefits package , priorities for job candidates have changed. In recent years education benefits have become one of the most in-demand benefits options alongside wellness programs , commuter benefits , and remote work.

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Money Talk

APRIL 21, 2022

a cash flow (income minus expenses) statement for a recent month or your spending plan/budget , 2. retirement plan statements and insurance policies). Check Credentials - What credentials, licenses and education does an advisor have? a net worth (assets minus debts) statement, 3. copies of relevant documents (e.g.,

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Money Talk

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Last week, I attended the virtual 2021 AFCPE (Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education) Symposium for financial educators, planners, counselors, coaches, researchers, and content creators worldwide. Couples need to develop a money management process that works for both individuals.

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Employee Benefits

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

They could invest in financial coaching for a more personal approach to pensions education. From tailoring pensions education to different employee groups’ needs, to bringing in pensions experts to lead sessions, here are six ways for employers to boost workplace pensions knowledge and comprehension.

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Best Money Moves

AUGUST 6, 2024

One best practice is to have employees complete financial wellness courses/training in exchange for a $1000 emergency fund — this benefit offering demonstrates a keen dedication to building employee financial resilience and education. We have robust benefits options for employers, regardless of their benefits budget.

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Best Money Moves

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Seventy-seven percent of employees want retirement planning and 54 percent of employees want safety net insurance as a part of their financial wellness programs. It has tools and features that help employees measure their financial stress, budget for monthly expenses, pay down debt and plan for emergencies. .

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Employee Benefits

JUNE 28, 2024

While many employers (41%) plan to spend more on financial education and planning offerings next year than they are now, only 18% of employees are interested in what they are investing in. Half (54%) would prefer employers invest more in health insurance, while 43% would like more on retirement plans.

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Best Money Moves

OCTOBER 7, 2021

According to a study conducted by the Department of Labor, only 40% of Americans have calculated the amount they need to save for retirement. Employers can emphasize this by using 401(k) or other retirement plans. Employers that utilize these plans are desirable to potential new hires. Reach out for a demo today!

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HR Digest

MAY 21, 2023

The government and the health care sector are working to create plans that small businesses can afford, but at the same time they want to protect their employees. Retirement Plans Employers usually offer retirement plans. The employer will contribute to the plan.

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WEX Inc.

OCTOBER 2, 2024

In the second blog post in our three-part series to educate first-time participants, we walk through a few factors you should consider when choosing among employee benefits accounts for the first time. Click here for the first blog post in our series on choosing a health plan for the first time.

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Best Money Moves

MAY 10, 2022

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. According to a study by SHRM and Morgan Stanley, the most important financial wellness benefit for employees was retirement planning.

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WEX Inc.

JUNE 13, 2024

How is your HSA vs. your 401(k) vs. your IRA shaping up for retirement planning? Retirement planning is a lot easier when you imagine what you want it to be like. Will you retire in Florida, or at a cabin in the woods? Would you like to learn more about HSAs and retirement planning?

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Best Money Moves

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

63% of employees feel that economic uncertainty affects current and future workplace benefits and 401(k) retirement plans. Workers in the baby boomer generation are having to delay retirement due to the instability of the current economy. The percentage of employees that prioritized saving for retirement has dropped by ⅓.

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401(k) Retirement Plan Banking Finance 105

WEX Inc.

MAY 29, 2024

Supporting employees through retirement planning and phased retirement options helps them feel valued even as they leave the organization. During employment, benefits like health insurance, retirement plans, and wellness programs contribute to sustained engagement and overall well-being.

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Best Money Moves

AUGUST 10, 2022

Improve benefits education for LGBTQ+ employees. Increasing access to benefits education is one of the best ways you can help employees. Only 50% of employees are out to their current supervisors , according to Williams Institute, so use gender-neutral language during benefits education.

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International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

AUGUST 31, 2023

With the federal student loan debt relief plan ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court, more employers are expected to consider offering student loan repayment benefits (covered in Part 1) or retirement plan matching under the SECURE Act 2.0 appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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