article thumbnail

Make the Most of Free Money

Money Talk

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., Public Benefits- This is cash or services provided by government or non-profit agencies. stock or mutual fund shares) are taxable.

article thumbnail

The Impact of Indexing: 13 Real World Examples

Money Talk

Pension COLAs - Pension benefits for some retirees are also indexed for inflation. An example is pensions for federal government workers and military retirees and disabled veterans. a $59 increase for every $1,000 of benefits) in 2022. Their COLA, like Social Security, is 5.9% (i.e.,

401(k) 232
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Audrey Williams: How can EU equal pay regulation benefit UK workers?

Employee Benefits

The government has confirmed that it will ensure European Union (EU) derived protection under equal pay laws will remain in place for employees and workers. The government’s announcement confirms that the wider single source argument will remain, and specific regulations to implement the terms of Article 157 will be introduced.

Pension 111
article thumbnail

What does the government’s pots-for-life plan mean for employers?

Employee Benefits

It is important to note that the government’s proposals are still at consultation stage. If the government does pursue the policy, it would be a fundamental rewrite of the pensions system , with major implications for employers, employees and the wider pensions industry.

Pension 105
article thumbnail

[Podcast]: Special Financial Assistance for Multi-employer Pension Plans (Part 2)

Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

This episode of The Proskauer Benefits Brief is the second of our three-part series analyzing the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) guidance on the new special financial assistance program for troubled multiemployer pension plans that was created by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

Pension 98
article thumbnail

Laura Trott appointed minister for pensions

Employee Benefits

Trott has taken over responsibility for pensioner benefits including state, private and occupational provisions, as well as oversight of bodies such as The Pensions Regulator (TPR). But we’ve all witnessed the impact that poorly thought through government fiscal policy can have on the pensions industry.

Pension 59
article thumbnail

[Podcast]: Special Financial Assistance for Multiemployer Pension Plans (Part 1)

Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

This episode of The Proskauer Benefits Brief is the first of our three-part series analyzing the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) guidance on the new special financial assistance program for troubled multiemployer pension plans that was created by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

Pension 58