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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. Like inheritances, life insurance is generally not subject to income tax. If they didn’t discover their tax error, they would not have it.

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5 steps to help employees engage with their pensions

Employee Benefits

Given cost of living worries and the notion this may be impacting pension savings, WEALTH at work conducted research* with employees to find out their thoughts into what’s happening in reality. It’s therefore more important than ever to ensure employees are engaged with their pensions.

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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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Do employees really need to be concerned about the Lifetime Allowance right now?

Employee Benefits

Therefore, people’s pension savings will likely start catching up with the frozen Allowance. This could particularly affect those who never check the value of their pension or haven’t done so for some time. Positive pension fund growth as well as a pay rise may easily push them over the LTA before they know it.

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Laura Trott appointed minister for pensions

Employee Benefits

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has appointed Laura Trott MBE as minister for pensions, after predecessor Alex Burghart officially held the role for less than one month. Trott was appointed on 27 October, and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) made the announcement on 7 November via its official Twitter account.

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Offering Retirement Benefits to Employees: Pros and Cons

HR Digest

Offering excellent retirement benefits for an employee can be useful for small companies who strive to attract and retain the right talent and skilled professionals. Some of the reasons are: Around 75% of the employees expect their employees to provide better retirement benefit pension plans. Retirement Benefits: Pros and Cons

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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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