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Make the Most of Free Money

Money Talk

Public Benefits- This is cash or services provided by government or non-profit agencies. Think SNAP (formerly food stamps), rental assistance, food pantries, and home energy assistance. They are considered a “price reduction” and are not taxable income. If they didn’t discover their tax error, they would not have it.

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Planning Ahead for Widowhood: Changed Income and Expenses

Money Talk

If the husband dies first, the wife is left with $1,250 (50% of husband’s pension), $800-wife’s pension, and $2,000 (highest Social Security) for income of $4,050 ($48,600 annually). If the wife dies first, the husband might receive a higher pension benefit because there will no longer be a reduction for spousal benefits.

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48% have poor benefits uptake as staff are not interested in provision

Employee Benefits

A further 20% thought employees were not aware that certain benefits were available to them. The most popular benefits currently being offered by the employers surveyed included flexible working, enhanced pension benefits, enhanced holiday leave, healthcare and or dental care, and free food or drink in the workplace.

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Barbservations From a Free Dinner Seminar

Money Talk

A story was shared about a couple that had $6,000 in income and only $2,000 when the wife was widowed and lost all pension benefits and was left with only one Social Security check. Under the 1984 Retirement Equity Act, workers cannot waive survivor benefits without the written consent of their spouses. food and gas).