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

FSA-HSA Contribution Limits for 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). However, health savings account...

Laura Lancaster 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 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 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 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 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 In Coronavirus, Flexible Spending (FSA)

OTC Meds and Feminine Products Now FSA-Eligible

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 a prescription to purchase...

Colin Thompson 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...

John Farnsworth In 401(K), Coronavirus, President's Corner

401K Volatility in a Pandemic: What to Do?

Virtually all of us have in some way been affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19). The material changes to our lives that may include working from home, canceled business trips and...

Sher Shields In 401(K), Benefits,

401K Loan – good or bad idea?

Have you thought about taking a loan from your 401k? While we all have the dream of working hard to someday enjoy retirement, you may encounter an unexpected emergency along...

Benefits

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

401K Volatility in a Pandemic: What to Do?

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