Money Talk

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Big Three Expenses - The largest expenses for most families, with the greatest potential for expense reduction, are housing, transportation, and food. Several of the “clients” made major changes to their food shopping habits and one decided to downsize their house to save money.

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Employee Benefit News

MAY 9, 2024

Lifesum's workplace well-being director offers her guide to eating better for your mind, as well as your body.

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Money Talk

JANUARY 4, 2023

There was a four-decade high in core inflation that excludes food and energy and inflation eclipsed strong wage gains for many workers. Inflation Impacts - Higher prices affected the following household expenses: food, restaurant meals, apartment rents, air fares, child-rearing expenses, and utility bills. in November.

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Money Talk

JULY 7, 2022

People want food that is quick to prepare, healthy, and full of nutrients. That said, flavor is still a much stronger driver of food purchases than health. Example: interest in weight control and obesity is growing as workers return to offices and can’t fit into pre-COVID wardrobes. Interest is also high in simplification.

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Money Talk

OCTOBER 25, 2023

applesauce for eggs in baking), buy store vs. national brands, eat more meatless meals, stock up on sale items, consider shopping at a warehouse store, eliminate high cost “junk foods,” use coupons (from online sources and newspaper ads) and double coupons.

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Money Talk

OCTOBER 13, 2022

junk food”), shopping with a smaller cart (if possible) or even a basket, using coupons (or double coupons) on needed grocery items, combining a manufacturer’s coupon with a store coupon or price break, earning free food or cash back by using a supermarket rewards/loyalty card, and reducing food waste at home by managing refrigerated leftovers.

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Money Talk

JANUARY 18, 2023

Not surprisingly, much of the news was negative; e.g., soaring prices for food, gas, utilities, cars, insurance, and more. The year 2022 was chock full of news about inflation, with a year-to year Consumer Price Index increase of 9.1% in June and a still-high 6.5% CPI at year-end.

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Achievers

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Delicious food. Whether it’s takeout from your employee’s favorite restaurant or a smorgasbord of desserts that everyone contributed for the big day, food always ties a celebration together. Discussing future career growth opportunities is also a great way to show commitment to helping the team member grow together with your company.

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Money Talk

JANUARY 4, 2024

Think SNAP (formerly food stamps), rental assistance, food pantries, and home energy assistance. They are considered a “price reduction” and are not taxable income. Public Benefits- This is cash or services provided by government or non-profit agencies.

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Employee Benefit News

JANUARY 23, 2024

Employees share how their coworkers bother them during a day at the office, whether it's heating up smelly leftovers or wearing too much perfume.

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Achievers

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Choose healthy food options by focusing on eating whole, real foods, not processed, convenience foods. So, make it a point to get in exercise, whether that is through a structured routine or just through moving more throughout the day. Change the way you think.

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Money Talk

JUNE 28, 2023

Budget Refresh- During the first six months of 2023, inflation increased many household expenses including auto and homeowner’s insurance premiums, utilities, rent, child care, and food eaten at and away from home. Rework the numbers in previous budgets to better reflect current costs.

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Achievers

APRIL 26, 2022

Give the gift of food! After a huge project ends, a big deal closes, or a new product feature is launched, consider emailing your team a food delivery gift certificate or sending them a cupcake or cookies. Consider hosting virtual parties or awards ceremonies to honor those milestones.

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Achievers

JUNE 20, 2022

Food and drinks are always a welcome way to show appreciation, and your organization can easily personalize this type of gift to suit specific team members. For example, a simple gift card for a large restaurant group or a food delivery service gives employees the freedom to choose the type of food they prefer.

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3Sixty Insights

JUNE 20, 2024

How can food services businesses keep great employees, especially when they may not be able to compete by simply paying more? Yet for some industries, retention of talented staff can be especially difficult. This is especially true for restaurants, where employee turnover is often a constant problem.

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Achievers

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Free food or drinks. If yours is a business that also prides itself on putting employees first, you should likely have some of these benefits as well: Dental coverage. Vision coverage. Flexible hours. Company-sponsored rewards or gifts. Remote work opportunities. Fitness or wellness stipends. Some paid parental leave. Use of a company car.

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Money Talk

DECEMBER 21, 2022

If the annual inflation rate is 5 percent, the $100 you spend on groceries in January buys only $95 worth of food in December. energy, food, cars) are tracked and recorded. For example, $100 at the beginning of the year buys less than $100 at the end of the year. The inflation rate also affects savings. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Take It Personel-ly

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Farming is technically the oldest profession on the planet as humans have always harvested and grown food for consumption. In recent years farming has been done on a huge scale by farmers with large areas of land and massive machinery. However, the prevalence of small-scale farmers is increasing. Much of this is a result of […].

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Money Talk

DECEMBER 16, 2021

colonoscopies and mammograms), nutritious food, exercise, washing hands frequently, and flossing teeth. ¨ . ¨ Focus on Prevention- Practice good health habits that reduce the risk of costly medical problems. Examples include regular health screening exams (e.g., The savings are generally 15% to 35% on monthly copayments.

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Money Talk

MARCH 7, 2024

childcare, food, insurance, rent, utilities) ¨ Car accidents ¨ Disability ¨ Divorce ¨ Large home repairs (e.g., Financial shocks are events that result in unexpected expenses and they are especially challenging for individuals and households with limited resources and tight budgets.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

MAY 29, 2024

On April 15, 2024, the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced the establishment of the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) Center for Clinical Trial Innovation (C3TI).

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Money Talk

AUGUST 10, 2022

food, gas, utilities, housing, etc.) Budget Adjustments - Additional income earned by unretiring should be factored into household spending and saving via an updated spending plan (budget). This money provides an opportunity to help keep pace with recent price increases (e.g.,

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Money Talk

JULY 21, 2022

utilities such as electricity, oil, and natural gas), food, rent, gasoline, and auto insurance. Therefore, it is smart to assume a reasonable inflation rate when preparing a household budget and build price increases into anticipated expenses. Examples include regularly budgeted amounts for heating and cooling (i.e.,

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

MAY 15, 2024

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced in March that it would allow health plans under Medicare Part D (the Medicare prescription drug benefit) to cover Wegovy and other weight-loss medications if they receive Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for an additional medically accepted indication.

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Money Talk

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The following actions can help do this: maintain a healthy weight, make healthy food choices, take nutritional supplements (if needed), exercise most days of the week, do not use tobacco products, control alcohol consumption, manage stress, and get regular check-ups. Wellness Promotion Factors - It is not enough to live a long life.

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Money Talk

JANUARY 13, 2022

Used car prices had one of the biggest price increases in the core inflation rate, which strips out food and energy. economy recovered faster than many producers expected last year and inflation is expected to remain elevated before moderating.

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Workplace Insight

MARCH 13, 2024

The report says that this development bodes well for the office market, benefiting investors, landlords, and businesses reliant on office workers, including retailers and food and beverage operators. The rise in occupancy is particularly notable in regional cities across the country.

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Business Management Daily

JULY 11, 2024

Sterile environments and food preparation areas are the two most common examples. Service animals cannot be around food Food safety and sanitation guidelines typically ban pets in grocery stores or indoor dining areas. However, the ADA requires establishments selling or preparing food to allow service animals in public areas.

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Employee Benefit News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

FSA, HRA and HSA plan administrators must beware of companies that are misrepresenting which food and wellness expenses can be reimbursed.

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Money Talk

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

In addition, less food is needed and the cost of the deceased’s health insurance ends. Some estimates project a 20% to 30% drop, which can help offset a drop in income. A car might be sold, thereby reducing costs for loan payments, gas, and auto insurance.

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Money Talk

JANUARY 26, 2023

In informal polls of my students, LinkedIn connections, and Facebook friends, higher expenses that stood out to them were food (e.g., $5+ UPH is Real - Many people are feeling the effects of “unexpected price hikes” (UPH), a term coined in a T-Mobile ad. 5+ for 12 eggs!), services (e.g.,

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Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Awards between these figures occurred most commonly in construction, financial services, food and drink manufacturing, and retail. Zoe Woolacott, senior pay researcher at IDR, said: “Prices for items such as food, as well as mortgages and rents, remain higher than before the pandemic.

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InterWest Insurance Services

JUNE 27, 2024

The IRS said that it had issued the bulletin due to concerns about companies misrepresenting the circumstances under which food and wellness expenses can be paid or reimbursed through one of these accounts. If any of the three requirements is not met, the cost of food or beverages is not a medical expense.

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Employee Benefits

MARCH 4, 2024

The main financial concerns are rising utility prices (58%), putting plans on hold (55%) and increasing food prices (50%). To combat this, 82% of employees have purchased cheaper food, 70% have used savings or credit cards and 61% have cancelled holidays.

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Money Talk

JULY 21, 2021

in June (4.5%, excluding food and energy). Other items with noteworthy price spikes are food, air fares, gasoline, and housing. Financial Status Update ¨ Inflationary Pressures- Pandemic-induced shortages have impacted the inflation rate, measured by the CPI, which increased 5.4%

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BerniePortal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

In Rutherford Food Corp v. The FLSA 2021 IC rule defined “employer” and “employee”, but failed to provide clear definitions of independent contractors and employer-employee relationships.

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Florida Workers' Comp

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

A new story regarding the content of foods is interesting from multiple perspectives. The challenge is thus illustrated, but even with the large group of numbers that could satisfy "x" and "y," this does not begin to parallel the challenge of food additives. The idea of food additives is not novel.

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