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Make the Most of Free Money

Money Talk

Free money does not have any work requirement, however, and is often income tax-free. 50% for a fifty cent per employee dollar saved match) and is taxed as ordinary income in retirement. Life Insurance - This is money transferred to a beneficiary via a deceased person’s life insurance policy.

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Longevity Risk: Insights From Recent Seminars

Money Talk

They must cope with issues such as lower trigger amounts for taxes on Social Security and Medicare and reduced guaranteed income. For example, instead of two Social Security checks, there will be one, along with a reduced (survivor) pension benefit.

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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). This is a 40% “haircut,” which some couples cover with spousal gifts, annuities, and/or life insurance.

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Financial Implications of Working in Later Life

Money Talk

Higher Social Security Benefit - This can occur three ways: 1. higher benefits payable at older ages due to delayed retirement credits, 2. Tax on Social Security Benefits - Those who work and claim benefits will trigger taxes with a combined income above $25,000 (individuals) or $32,000 (married couples filing jointly).

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What do employers need to know about the pensions lifetime allowance abolition?

Employee Benefits

Employers will need to review policies for employees who previously opted out of the pension scheme because they may have been close to the lifetime allowance. Two new limits will be introduced in April to control tax relief on pension lump sums. Some employers offered a cash benefit instead of a pension contribution.

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Court of Appeal upholds High Court ruling on Virgin Media pension scheme

Employee Benefits

The Court of Appeal has upheld the High Court’s ruling that a written actuarial confirmation was required where an alteration to the Virgin Media scheme’s rules affected pension benefits for past or future service benefits.

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Defined Benefit vs. Defined Contribution: Choosing the Right Retirement Program 

HR Professionals Magazine

The benefits in most defined benefit plans are protected, within certain limitations, by federal insurance provided through the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC). The investments grow on a tax-deferred basis until funds are withdrawn at retirement. Examples of. on investments.

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