Equality In Employer Health Insurance Plans Delayed

January 21, 2014 

Equality In Employer Health Insurance Plans Delayed

Unless you’ve been living under a rock the last few years, you’re well-aware that the massive health care legislation known informally as “Obamacare” by both its detractors and proponents remains the law of the land.

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January 17, 2014 

Saving for Retirement: What You Should Be Doing Now

You’ve heard the mantra a thousand times: It’s never too early to start saving and planning for retirement. Whether you’ve heeded that advice closely or have let time slip by, it’s also not usually too late to have a positive effect on your retirement finances.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

 Self-Employed Less Likely To Save Enough for Retirement

January 16, 2014 

Self-Employed Less Likely To Save Enough for Retirement

Self-employed workers, contractors and entrepreneurs often cite their independence as one of the biggest advantages to not having a traditional job, but being self-employed also means that individuals must exercise greater control over their retirement planning, since they usually do not have access to 401(k) pre-tax savings plans and automatic contributions.

 As Healthcare Law Affects Insurance Rates, 401(k) Saving Drops

January 7, 2014 

As Healthcare Law Affects Insurance Rates, 401(k) Saving Drops

Tax deferred retirement savings accounts, especially 401(k)s, have long been a standard for American workers looking to ensure some savings and income during their retirement years. But the economy and recent changes to healthcare law and insurance premiums are having a negative effect on savings rates.

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January 3, 2014 

14 Top Income Tax Breaks Expiring in ‘14

When the ball dropped in Times Square at midnight on New Year’s Eve, it did more than signal the start of another year. It also officially closed the books on several significant tax breaks for individuals and small business owners. Unless these provisions are resurrected by a bipartisan Congress – no sure bet – they…

 Long-Term Unemployment Benefits End

January 1, 2014 

Long-Term Unemployment Benefits End

All extended federal benefits ended last week because the budget deal reached by U.S. Senate and House negotiators didn't include extension of the federal Emergency Unemployment Compensation program. The added benefits were authorized in 2008 and extended 11 times as the recession and its effects dragged on.