Employee Benefits

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

More employers could introduce gender inclusive paid parental leave to prevent and try to close gender pension gaps. The Pensions (Extension of Automatic-Enrolment) (No. 2) Bill will remove the lower earnings limit, enabling more employees to pay into a pension. The Pensions (Extension of Automatic-Enrolment) (No.

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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. The ability to access pension funds early could prompt changes to the way that pension providers invest for their members.

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HR Digest

AUGUST 30, 2024

The strike began following FTC hearings in relation to a merger between Albertsons and Kroger , Fred Meyer’s parent company, but the issues between the union and the employer were ramping up even before the details of the merger planted disharmony between them.

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Money Talk

MAY 9, 2024

I love to play pickleball), or some other aspect of your life without incorporating your job title or employer. Be Realistic About Retirement Age - Retirement age is an important assumption in retirement planning and can happen earlier than expected. workers retire earlier than expected.

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Money Talk

JANUARY 18, 2023

This includes Social Security recipients, retirees with COLA-adjusted pensions, and workers with COLAs stipulated in their job or union contracts. Increased Savings Contribution Limits - Maximum limits for employer retirement plans (e.g., 401(k)s) and IRAs are pegged to inflation.

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Money Talk

DECEMBER 22, 2021

In addition, maximum taxable earnings will increase to $147,000, a quarter of coverage to $1,510, and the earnings limit under full retirement age to $19,560. Pension COLAs - Pension benefits for some retirees are also indexed for inflation. Other pensions have frozen or suspended COLAs for their retirees (e.g.,

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Money Talk

MARCH 24, 2022

This post describes ten things that older women need to consider about personal finance during the second half of their financial life: ¨ Unique Financial Characteristics - Women are more likely than men to have gaps in their employment history and to be more negatively impacted by divorce than men. This is a mistake.

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Vantage Circle

MARCH 25, 2025

A solid benefits package has comprehensive health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement plans, and wellness support. Retirement Plans (401(k) & Pensions) A robust 401(k) match or pension plan is a powerful signal that a company views its employees as long-term partners, not disposable resources.

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Money Talk

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Traditional IRAs and employer plans). Types of Tax-Deferred Accounts - These include employer-sponsored defined contribution plans (e.g., 401(k), 403(b), 457, thrift savings plan), Traditional IRAs funded with pre-tax dollars, simplified employee pensions (SEPs) for self-employed workers, and annuities.

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Empuls

AUGUST 28, 2024

Furthermore, research shows that 73% of employees are significantly more likely to remain with an employer that provides a comprehensive benefits package. Employee benefits providers are organizations that specialize in designing, administering, and managing employee benefits packages on behalf of employers. 

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Employee Benefits

JUNE 3, 2024

Following a review of its pension scheme and a consultation in 2020, kitchen furniture manufacturer Howdens chose to close its defined benefit (DB) scheme in 2021. In all, around 10,700 employees from a total workforce of 11,500 are in the company pension scheme.

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InterWest Insurance Services

MARCH 22, 2022

The deadline is fast approaching for employers with 5 or more workers in California, and who do not already offer their employees a retirement plan, to register their staff for the CalSavers Retirement Savings Program. Employers with 50 or more workers – The deadline for registration was June 30, 2021.

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Money Talk

APRIL 11, 2024

Baby Boomer Challenges - Baby boomers (born 1946-1964) were the first generation with the ability to save money for retirement in 403(b)s, 401(k)s, and IRAs for decades (their parent’s generation had pensions). Many have accumulated significant sums and need tax planning help. 401(k), 403(b), 457, or Thrift Savings Plan).

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Money Talk

JANUARY 26, 2022

They can delay their beginning withdrawal date until April 1 of the year following the year they retire as long as they do not own more than 5% of the business offering the retirement plan. This is called the “still working exception" and it only applies to workers’ current employer tax-deferred employer plan.

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Employee Benefits

JUNE 28, 2024

Nearly half (49%) of employers said they believe they are supporting their workforce’s financial wellbeing , while only 28% of employees agree, according to new research by Payroll Integrations. Half (54%) would prefer employers invest more in health insurance, while 43% would like more on retirement plans.

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Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

More than half (55%) of employees said a retirement plan is more important than ever as 49% of workers aged 50 and older have already started phasing into retirement, according to research by global advisory and broking firm Willis Towers Watson (WTW).

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Employee Benefits

MAY 22, 2024

Credit: Stephen Barnes/Shutterstock Need to know: Employers should seek to understand the competing priorities that might stop individuals saving for retirement. So, what can employers do to encourage staff to save more? Pensions can also seem too abstract to think about.

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Employee Benefits

JUNE 26, 2023

Need to know: Collective defined contribution (CDC) pensions potentially offer a more sustainable way of funding pensions and reducing pension liabilities for some employers. Clear and effective communication from employers will be key to keeping employees well-informed about the implications and benefits of CDC schemes.

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

To provide financial support, many employers think about 401K retirement plans a nd student loans. People leave their workplaces because they are not satisfied with the retirement plan or they find better conditions somewhere else. The Great Resignation is a difficult situation nowadays.

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Employee Benefits

AUGUST 21, 2024

Credit: Dilok Klaisataporn/Shutterstock Need to know: Significant amounts of money are tied up in small pension pots, many of which may have been forgotten. The Pensions Tracing Service can help people reconnect with lost pensions. Employers can help staff with this process and engage with pensions more generally.

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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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Employee Benefits

AUGUST 21, 2023

Almost half (46%) of defined contribution (DC) savers revealed that they do not understand one of the key benefits the scheme brings, according to new research from TPT Retirement Solutions. Philip Smith, DC director at TPT Retirement Solutions, said: “DC pensions put responsibility for a member’s financial future firmly in their own hands.

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Employee Benefits

JUNE 6, 2024

Almost half (49%) of employees aged between 50 and 59 do not know how they will access their pension savings , according to research by workplace pensions provider TPT Retirement Solutions. However, 30% of respondents overall do not know how to make retirement decisions and worry about how to access their pension savings.

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Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

However, many don’t realise the significant difference a small increase to their pension savings can make. This is especially true when an employer matches any additional contributions. They are all 25 years old and plan to retire at age 68.

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Employee Benefits

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt has announced plans to offer a pension pot for life in the Autumn Statement 2023. This will give employees a legal right to require a new employer to pay pension contributions into their existing pot, avoiding the accumulation of multiple pension pots throughout their working life.

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Employee Benefits

AUGUST 21, 2024

Central to this was its pension scheme. “We We offered a competitive pension that was above the market median but a majority of colleagues weren’t taking advantage of it,” Thomas says. When national insurance was reduced, we sent out communications suggesting that the extra increase in pay could be put into a pension,” says Thomas. “We

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Health Consultants Group

APRIL 1, 2021

How CARES Act Affects Employee Retirement Plan Distributions. That includes compliance with CARES Act Section 2202 , Special Rules For Use of Retirement Funds. Employees who met these coronavirus-related conditions qualified for retirement plan distributions under the special rules. CARES Act Retirement Plan Rules.

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Employee Benefits

JANUARY 12, 2024

More than a third (36%) of British employees will continue working past state pension age because they do not think their pension will cover their day-to-day expenses , according to research by Canada Life. Employers should foster a culture where their older workforce feels able and comfortable to continue their working lives.

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Money Talk

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Retirement Plan Withdrawal Caution - A webinar, The Impact of COVID-19 on Retirement Savings , by Consumer Action, noted that the CARES Act made it easier for people to take withdrawals from their retirement savings plans to pay bills. . Companies in many industries (e.g., Not every company will get it right.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

DECEMBER 9, 2021

As a background, a defined benefit plan may make distributions to a retiree only in the case of a “bona fide retirement,” which […]. The post New IRS Guidance for Tax-Qualified Pension Plans with Rehired Retirees Due to COVID-19 appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.

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Employee Benefits

JANUARY 25, 2023

The benefits on offer at Wave: Pension A master trust pension scheme for all employees. Matching contribution levels: 3% employee contribution, 6% employer; 4% employee 8% employer; 5% employee and 10% employer. Annual employer-funded health screening for the leadership team. 26 weeks deferred period.

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Best Money Moves

MARCH 11, 2024

In fact, according to Forbes Advisor , 40% of employers believe that workers would leave their current jobs to find employment that offers better benefits. The study from Forbes Advisor shows that 67% of employees and 68% of employers believe healthcare to be the most important benefit.

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Retirement plans for a person are valuable benefits that impact both the present as well as future lives of the employees. However, offering retirement benefits to an employee can be a complicated process. As such, it is essential to understand the pros and cons of the process of providing retirement benefits. Work Smart.

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Snell & Wilmer Benefits

MARCH 21, 2024

In the wake of recent developments, we are pleased to provide insights into Pension-Linked Employee Savings Accounts (PLESAs) under the Secure 2.0 PLESAs are short-term savings accounts that are established and maintained within a defined contribution plan. Here are the top 5 things employers should know: What is a PLESA?

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Employee Benefits

JANUARY 15, 2024

Employers could offer support through a midlife MOT, which provides a health and financial career check to help employees plan for retirement. Pre-retirement coaching can help to educate older employees on how to prepare for life away from work. But what benefits can employers offer to support the ageing workforce?

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Employee Benefits

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Passionate about financial wellbeing , global recruitment firm Hays provides employees with back-to-basics roadshows and webinars to explain pensions terminology in a more straightforward way in order to combat the gender pensions gap. This is to highlight the impact of the gender pensions gap and work to avoid it.

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Hppy

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

This encompasses both work-related benefits such as understanding how to maximize employer contributions into their 401(k)s or choosing the right investment options when it comes to their pension plans as well as learning how to manage their personal finances in more efficient and effective ways.

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