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Annuity Myths and Facts

Money Talk

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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Keep Track of Your Beneficiaries

Money Talk

Who is going to get what you someday leave behind in life insurance policies and/or tax-deferred retirement accounts? Beneficiary designations are important estate-planning tools and should not be overlooked to make sure your hard-earned money gets passed down to those you select to receive it.

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Are Your Benefits Enough to See Employees Through a Crisis?

InterWest Insurance Services

Simple health insurance is insufficient to carry the load. Over 80% of middle-market respondents report that they got their health insurance, disability insurance and retirement plan all through their employer. Meanwhile, six in 10 have no life insurance in place outside of the workplace.

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4 considerations when choosing employee benefits for the first time

WEX Inc.

Assess your ability to cover the deductible before choosing this plan. Watch the video to hear more from our own Jason Cook about the retirement-planning potential of an HSA. They can be used in conjunction with certain health plans and offer a predetermined amount of funds for eligible costs.

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What is a return of premium life insurance policy?

Higginbotham

If you outlive your life insurance policy, can you get your premiums back? However, a return of premium life insurance policy is the exception. This life insurance product allows policyholders to collect a refund of the premiums they have paid. These premiums are the cost of purchasing insurance.

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Employee Benefits: The Only Guide You Need

Achievers

Federal and state mandated benefits include health insurance, worker’s compensation, unemployment insurance, and required leave time for caring for family and/or personal medical purposes. Health insurance, and family and medical leave, are not required for all businesses. What are benefits that are voluntary?

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16+ types of employee benefits you should consider

Genesis HR Solutions

There are four major types of employee benefits many employers offer: medical insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and retirement plans. Medical Insurance. Medical insurance is likely a no-brainer— it’s one of four major types of benefits most employers offer. Dental Insurance.

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