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Colin Thompson, Vice President - Human Resources In 401(K), Benefits

Roth vs Traditional 401K – Which is Best?

Did you know your 401K account offers two distinct ways to save? Knowing which one to use depends on whether it makes more sense for you to delay paying taxes...

Jeffery Winter, President – Stratus Benefits In Benefits,

Accident Plan Insurance 101

When accidents happen, they typically occur without warning and can be devastating due to victims not being financially or emotionally prepared. However, having an accident insurance plan can help relieve...

Jeffery Winter, President – Stratus Benefits In Benefits, Flexible Spending (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA),

FSA-HSA Contribution Limits for 2021

*Updated March 29, 2021 If you’re planning your tax-sheltered income for 2021, the IRS did not increase the $2,750 limit you can contribute to a health Flexible Spending Account (FSA)....

Laura Lancaster, PHR, SHRM-CP In Benefits, Coronavirus, Employee Morale, Health & Wellness, , Performance, Retention

PTO in a Pandemic: Encouraging Employees to Step Away

While the COVID-19 pandemic ruined vacation plans for many employees who were looking forward to time off with their families, concerns of job security then ignited when coworkers were being...

Sher Shields, MBA In Benefits, Coronavirus, Risk Management

Unemployment Scam Alert: COVID-19 Edition

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a lot of “firsts” with it, including an unprecedented number of unemployment claims. With that high volume of claims comes a scammer’s opportunity to take...

Makenzie Chansamoeun, Benefits Manager In Benefits

What is “open enrollment”?

I remember the first time I got a “real job” after college and was no longer covered under my parents’ insurance. Within the first couple of days of being on...

Colin Thompson, Vice President - Human Resources In 401(K), Coronavirus

COVID Market Crisis: What We Learn From Investors Who Lost Millions

Just as the coronavirus pandemic has left its imprint on nearly every aspect of “normal life,” the unprecedented velocity of the market swings that created the COVID market crisis over...

Jeffery Winter, President – Stratus Benefits In Benefits, Coronavirus, Flexible Spending (FSA),

COVID-19 Changes to Employee Benefits: What You Should Know

While the coronavirus pandemic continues to change the workplace, the Department of Labor and IRS have released several regulation changes to employee benefits plans. Although these changes have major implications,...

Cariann Lieske, SHRM-CP In Coronavirus, Flexible Spending (FSA)

OTC Meds and Feminine Products Now FSA-Eligible

*Updated March 29, 2021 The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, passed on March 27, 2020, reversed a provision of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that formerly required...

Colin Thompson, Vice President - Human Resources In 401(K), Coronavirus

CARES Act 401K Relief Options for Participants

While the nontaxable payments of $1,200 to qualified Americans and the Paycheck Protection Program of the CARES Act have gotten a lot of attention, there are also provisions within the...

Benefits

Roth vs Traditional 401K – Which is Best?

Unemployment Scam Alert: COVID-19 Edition

What is “open enrollment”?

COVID Market Crisis: What We Learn From Investors Who Lost Millions

OTC Meds and Feminine Products Now FSA-Eligible

CARES Act 401K Relief Options for Participants

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