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Monthly Archives: April 2012
The State of Your Retirement: 5 Articles that tell it like it is
It’s not always easy to hear, but the truth is that many of us are further from retirement than we think. Whether it’s because Social Security is not so secure, or because your employer fails to provide the best possible … Continue reading
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3 Great Op-Eds on health insurance
Health insurance, dentist shortages and patient responsibility. Continue reading
Posted in Dental, Health, Health & Welfare, Health Reform, Voluntary Benefits
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Court Rules on Eligibility of Benefits for University Employees (from PLANSPONSOR)
A court found that University of Chicago employees were not eligible for retirement plan benefits based on their part-time status. Continue reading
Top 4 Titles in Health Care Court Debate
Take a peak at four great resources on the ongoing Health Care Court decision. Courtly Battle in Health-Care Case (Wall Street Journal) The fight over President Barack Obama’s health-care overhaul has featured nearly three years of name-calling and shouting matches. … Continue reading
Posted in Health, Health & Welfare, Health Reform, Uncategorized
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Health care costs projected to increase less than 10% (from Employee Benefit News)
Read the original article here. Cost increases for health care are perhaps finally slowing down, with employer health benefit expenditures not expected to increase in 2012 at the same explosive growth in recent years. Costs for all types of medical … Continue reading
Posted in Executive Benefits, Health, Health & Welfare, Health Reform
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Tussey v Abb Inc. (from Lockton Compannies)
Download the full pdf here: April 17, 2012 Tussey vs ABB
Audit Concerns For 403(b) Plan Sponsors: Year Two (From Lockton Companies)
Most 403(b) plan sponsors have now completed their second round of governmental filings and independent plan audits under the regulations that went into effect on January 1, 2009. Since these requirements are still relatively new, plan sponsors continue to run … Continue reading
The Big Business of 401(k) Plans (from Smart Money)
Investors will soon learn more about the costs of their retirement plans. Many may wonder whether they’re getting what they pay for. Continue reading
Retirement plan compliance got you worried? You’re not alone …
Eighty-four percent of professional service firms say compliance with regulations is their top concern when sponsoring retirement plans for their employees. Continue reading
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4 Great Resources to find Health Insurance on Your Own
If you’re self-employed, unemployed or work for a company that doesn’t offer medical coverage, you may have to find your own insurance. Continue reading
