18 Apr The fast-fading days of retiree health coverage

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The number of companies offering coverage of any type to retirees has dwindled, from 66 percent in 1988 to 28 percent last year. ...

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17 Apr How to Survive a DOL Audit

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Whatever process an employer chooses to follow in order to prepare for the on-site investigation, preparation, organization, and accessibility of information are critical to an efficient audit. Here are some key steps in how to make what is scheduled to be a multi-day audit into...

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17 Apr 3 Tips for Practicing Mindfulness 
in a Multitasking Workplace

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Reducing multitasking whenever possible in order to focus on the present leads to less stress for employees and greater profits for corporations. Neurologist Dr. Romie Mushtaq says that there’s science that supports the benefits of being focused and “in the moment.” Read full article to...

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16 Apr Bill bumping ACA to 40-hour work week passes House

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The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday passed legislation that would modify the Affordable Care Act’s definition of a full-time employee from one who works 30-hours a week to one who works 40-hours a week. ...

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16 Apr DOL cracks down on employer 401(k) issues

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The Department of Labor website is overflowing with cases of regulators taking action against employers accused of mishandling employee benefit plans....

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15 Apr Why it’s critical to monitor life insurance policy performance

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Approximately 35 percent of existing non-guaranteed life insurance contracts are expected to expire prior to an insured’s normal life expectancy....

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15 Apr Biggest boomer retirement regrets

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The last of the baby boomer generation will be turning 50 this year, and it's time for them to get a fix on how they are going to prepare for retirement. Fortunately, there are valuable lessons, financial and otherwise, to be learned from those who...

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14 Apr Fear of the DOL health plan audit

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Perhaps you have heard that the DOL expressed its goal to audit all employee benefit plans by the end of 2015. A daunting task, yes, but most agree the task is logistically impossible. Are you prepared for a DOL audit? Are you prepared for the...

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14 Apr The 3 Essential Factors for Growing Your Business

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You’ve achieved a measure of success with your business, and you’re ready to take the next step towards building your business exponentially. And, here's the formula....

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11 Apr DOL Begins Auditing Group Health Plans

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Employers should consider taking a serious look at their group health plans, not only for compliance with the PPACA, but also with the long standing mandates for group health plans - ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA and others laws....

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