Understanding Pension Plans
Pension plans can be a significant source of retirement income for many retirees. Employers often use pension plan benefits to attract and retain quality employees ...
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Hourly and Salaried Employment
The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 standardizes the structure of any given job within the United States. The FLSA declares that all employees, regardless of ...
Understanding Payroll Taxes
Payroll taxes are taxes that both employees and employers pay based on employees' wages, tips, commissions, and salaries. The employees' portion is deducted from ...
Filling Out a W-4 Form
Many people fill out Form W-4 multiple times throughout their careers without really understanding how it affects their tax bill ...
If You're a 1099 Employee
Regardless of how you earn income, you will still need proper tax forms. The two primary documents you focus on as a traditional employee are forms W-2 and W-4 ...
Are You Eligible for a 403(b) Plan?
Unless you are an employee of a tax-exempt organization, like a public school, you may be unfamiliar with a 403(b) ...
2021 Paycheck Planning
Another year is just beginning. While few people were sad to say goodbye to 2020, the new year means new changes to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and ...
First Paycheck? Do These Things First
Your first paycheck can be quite exciting. However, before you open your pay envelope and look at the total, you need to have a plan in place to maximize your income ...
The Basics of Working from Home
There are many advantages of working from home. There is no commute back and forth to work, which saves ...
Medical, Prescription, Vision and Dental Plans
You already know how important health insurance is. Without it, a serious illness or injury could devastate you ...
Quality of Life and Wellness Benefits
Most employers want you to be healthy. Really. Healthier workers are more productive workers ...
Reviewing Your Retirement Plan
The days when companies would provide pensions for their employees are rapidly dwindling ...
Should You Withdraw Funds from Your 401(k)?
For many people nearing retirement age, their 401(k) account is their biggest asset. It represents many ...
Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck
Researchers have found that a large number of households in the United States are living their lives from ...
Tuition Reimbursement
Does your employer offer tuition reimbursement? If so, it is a benefit that could prove valuable. The cost of ...