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Retirement and Taxes: "To" and "Through" Planning

Money Talk

If you picture retirement planning and taxes as a Venn Diagram, there is lots of overlap between these two areas of personal finance. This is true both during one’s working years (when taxpayers are saving for retirement) and later, when people are older and withdrawing taxable income from tax-deferred accounts.

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The Impact of Indexing: 13 Real World Examples

Money Talk

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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Annuity Myths and Facts

Money Talk

No Federal Insurance - There is no federal government insurance for annuities as there is for bank products (FDIC) and investment products (SIPC). They are often bought with money from settlements, investment accounts, and pension plan lump sum distributions.

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How have pension freedoms impacted retirement planning?

Employee Benefits

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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What actions can employers take to close the gender pensions gap?

Employee Benefits

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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25 Unique Employee Benefits: Attract & Retain Top Talent in Today’s Market

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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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Autumn Statement: Government announces plans to offer pension pot for life

Employee Benefits

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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