September 8, 2015
The Core Phases of a Sound Financial Plan
Despite all of these tools that some financial advisors may ignore in this solution phase, there are also three other phases when creating a sound financial plan. Berger reviews the phases.
September 7, 2015
Obama Extends Sick Leave Benefits to All Federal Contractors
President Barack Obama used Labor Day as the backdrop to sign an executive order that will require federal contractors to offer paid sick leave to its employees. This includes more than 300,000 employees who do not currently receive sick leave.
September 3, 2015
The Most Often Forgotten Element When Planning Retirement
"Pre-retirees and retirees are rightly concerned about whether they can afford retirement. But not having enough to do is another kind of deficit that is frequently overlooked until it’s too late,” says Bivona, author of ...
September 2, 2015
How to Make Retirement Planning Easier
While most survey participants find their 401(k) – a workplace savings plan that lets employees invest a portion of their paycheck before taxes are taken out – a crucial benefit, with nine in 10 calling it a “must have,” most do not seek professional ...
September 2, 2015
How to Avoid Hidden Retirement Investment Fees
Saving enough money for retirement can be a tricky proposition even under the best circumstances. But when some of those dollars are being siphoned away by hidden – and perhaps unnecessary – fees, then the path to a secure retirement becomes even more dif
September 1, 2015
IRS Watchdog Issues Review of Agency’s Tax Credit Claims
The IRS’s processing of tax returns that reported or claimed Premium Tax Credits (PTC) during the 2015 filing season was challenged by delays in receiving data from some Health Insurance Marketplaces (Exchanges), according to ...
August 28, 2015
The Top Regulatory Issues for Small Businesses
Here is a list of the top regulatory issues that impacted businesses this summer and will continue to have an effect in the year ahead, according to Paychex, a provider of payroll, human resource, insurance, and benefits ...
August 28, 2015
Report Predicts Danger Ahead on Health Care Insurance Cadillac Tax
The number of health plans affected by the Cadillac tax is projected to grow steadily in the future. Absent any changes, the Kaiser report shows that 30 percent of the plans could be liable for the tax five years after it kicks in and 42 percent ...
August 26, 2015
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs): A Win-Win-Win
HSAs were implemented in 2004 in the United States to provide a medical savings account for individuals who were enrolled in a high-deductible health plan, or HDHP. An HSA allows an individual to contribute amounts each calendar year to pay for ...
August 25, 2015
Free AICPA Webcast Gives Consumers Advice on Retirement Spending
Americans are living longer than ever. In fact, every day 10,000 baby boomers turn 65. Many of them will spend more than 20 years in retirement and must contend with unexpected events, such as the recent stock market downturn.
August 18, 2015
The Opportunities and Challenges of Cloud-Based HR Benefits Management
Cloud-based benefits management makes it easier to manage a variety of options, to adapt to changes in both benefit design and legislation, and serve as a customizable platform for each individual employee.
August 17, 2015
Who Controls Your Retirement Funds: You Or The Government?
People make a mistake when they feel as though they’ve lost control of their qualified retirement plans – they never had control in the first place, says retirement advisor Mark Cardoza.