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It’s not too early for business owners to plan for the federal mandate that will require employers to provide to health insurance to workers. Although the deadline for smaller companies (50-99 employees) isn’t until 2016*, business owners may want to start planning early. Census year 2015 will be used as the calculation year for companies,
With several delays in the deadline for companies to offer health insurance to employees, owners may have questions about new rules under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Chris Hennessey reviews the revised deadlines for small and large employers and the penalties they could face for failing to meet the mandate. Originally facing a deadline this
“To see what is in front of one’s nose needs a constant struggle.” – George Orwell The Putnam Investments 2014 Lifetime Income Study, done in collaboration with Brightwork Partners, drew on data from over 4,100 working age adults (18 to 65 years of age) to comprehensively assess their potential to replace pre-retirement incomes. The survey
Changes in tax laws, cost of living differences, and the appeal of milder climates prompt many people to consider relocating. While there may be benefits — including financial benefits in some cases — the process can be complex. A person may have several residences, but he or she can only have one domicile or “legal”
With firmly-established exemption levels for estate and gift taxes, clients have more clarity on what they can do to limit taxation of their estates. The estate and gift tax exemption is the dollar amount that an individual can transfer to heirs that is sheltered from federal estate or gift taxes. Individuals may take advantage of
Individual retirement accounts (IRAs) continue to comprise the largest segment of assets in the retirement industry. Most of the growth is driven by rollovers, creating opportunities for financial advisors working with clients who are deciding what to do with their 401(k) assets. Here are five ideas that advisors may use to try to grow their
With their growth rate expected to nearly double that of 401(k) assets in the next five years, individual retirement accounts (IRAs) continue to be a leading segment in the retirement industry. Here are some highlights of the growing IRA market: 1. The traditional IRA represents the largest share of U.S. retirement assets. In a 2014
At a record $1 trillion, outstanding student debt is second only to mortgages as the largest source of household debt, the Fed reported. That trend is likely to continue. With the average cost of a four-year degree from a public university at $30,000, the need to borrow continues to rise. Of the 37 million Americans
Preparing to apply for college financial aid should begin well before a student even fills out his or her first college application. In fact, saving early and understanding the application process are important actions to take in order to maximize the potential for financial aid. SchoolFamily.com offers a college preparation guide with 15 ways to
Nearly 20 million Americans attend college each year, and, of those, nearly 60% borrow annually to help cover costs. While many may borrow to pay for tuition, there are challenges associated with debt that may be particularly difficult for students seeking a job after graduation. The Federal Reserve notes that there is roughly $1 trillion