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A 401(k) is an employer-sponsored retirement savings plan that allows employees to contribute a portion of their pre-tax or after-tax income towards retirement. These contributions are then invested, and the growth is typically tax-deferred (in a traditional 401(k)) or tax-free (in a Roth 401(k)) until withdrawn in retirement.
The ‘State’ of Charitable Giving in America
Despite, or perhaps because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the average American gave $608 to charity in 2020, according…
Fintech Launches Financial Literacy Platform for Kids
The need for financial education at younger ages is by now well-documented, and certain states—Rhode Island for instance—have…
The ‘World’s Best Place to Retire in 2021’ is…
In the wake of the violence at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, January 6, International Living’s editors reported…
How 401(k) Planning and Saving Differs with Remote Workers
Remote working has an impact on retirement planning, specifically in the way employees understand and decide how to…
Episode 17—Ed Murphy, President and CEO of Empower Retirement, on M&A, Work from Home and NFL Football
You can always count on Ed Murphy for straight talk and honest opinions, and he doesn’t disappoint in…
DOL Issues Missing Retirement Plan Participant Guidance
The Department of Labor issued long-awaited guidance on missing retirement plan participants Tuesday evening.
Newest Employee Benefit: At-Home COVID Testing
Pet insurance, snacks, and other incentives have long separated one company from another in the eyes of employees.…
Massive Increase in Corporate Focus on Employee Health, Well-Being
It’s not exactly news to report an increase in health and wellness by corporate America, but the pandemic…
Benefits That Employees (Really) Want in 2021
With all that’s happening in politics and the pandemic, what—exactly— employee benefits are they looking for from employers…
Biden Picks Boston Mayor Walsh for Labor Secretary
Joe Biden announced Friday that Boston Mayor Marty Walsh is his nominee for Labor Secretary, replacing outgoing Trump…