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What Workers Need to Know About Group Life Insurance

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Voluntary group life insurance is offered to employees as an optional benefit, and often employers will pay the small premium as an employee retention tool and to provide workers some peace of mind for their families. Internal Revenue Code Section 79 governs the taxation of this employer-provided life insurance.

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Annuity Myths and Facts

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An annuity is a contract between an investor and a life insurance company. Annuities are sold by insurance agents, stock brokers, and other financial advisors. No Federal Insurance - There is no federal government insurance for annuities as there is for bank products (FDIC) and investment products (SIPC).

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Make the Most of Free Money

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Common sources are businesses, individuals, and the government. Inheritances are not considered taxable income by the federal government but earnings on inherited assets (e.g., Life Insurance - This is money transferred to a beneficiary via a deceased person’s life insurance policy.

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Financial Shocks: What You Need to Know

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family, friends, church, community and government agencies) Below are some steps to take when you experience different types of financial shocks: ¨ Apply for available benefits (e.g., unemployment, SNAP, life insurance beneficiary payout) ¨ Earn additional income (e.g., ¨ Marketable job skills (e.g.,

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The Financial Costs of Being Unvaccinated

Money Talk

When unvaccinated people lack health or disability insurance or die without life insurance, the situation is even more dire for survivors, who may need to seek public assistance to get by. Wealth Depletion - As noted above, COVID-19 is expensive. Stay safe and be well.

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Reduce Financial Stress with This Type of Insurance

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Reduce financial stress with this type of insurance. Research by Life Happens shows most Americans with life insurance experience less financial stress knowing their family is financially protected. How Life Insurance Reduces Financial Stress. Through life insurance.

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Exclusive: Welsh government rolls out new employee benefits framework

Employee Benefits

The Welsh government has partnered with employee benefits provider Vivup for the managed service provision of its employee benefit schemes. Meanwhile, its health and wellbeing scheme includes health cash plans, life insurance, personal accident insurance, cancer cover, sick pay insurance, and medical and dentistry cover.