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What Employers Need to Know about 401(k) Plans
In a tight labor market, businesses need a retirement savings plan to recruit and retain good workers. In fact, about 80% of Americans work for an employer with a 401(k)-style retirement plan. In the following conversation, Robert Diedrich, president-wealth management division, First Midwest Bank, discusses recent rule
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What information does an employer have to give regarding a 401(k) plan?
Any employer who offers a 401(k) retirement plan is required to provide each plan participant, free of charge, copies of the summary plan description, the summary annual report, and an annual statement of the participant's account. In addition, every participant has the legal right to request, in writing, a host of oth
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What The Self-Employed Need To Learn From The PPP Loan Process
2020 has been a year of many lessons. From social distancing to coloring our own hair, we have all had to learn to adapt in a pandemic-driven world. It has been a time of change, reflection and fear. For many self-employed individuals, the Covid-19 pandemic has provided an additional lesson: education in the finances
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What You Need To Know About The New Tax Credit Meant To Help Businesses Of Practically Any Size Keep Employees On Payroll
As COVID-19 continues to impact the United States, the federal government is taking action to ease the burden on taxpayers. Most recently, Congress passed a massive stimulus package that was signed into law by the President. The stimulus bill (also called the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, or the C
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Why Business Model Innovation Could Be The Key To Getting Better Results
By Christoph Zott, professor of entrepreneurship at IESE Business SchoolgettyThe pandemic has brought so much to a halt: travel, economic growth and pre-pandemic-style socializing, to name a few. Yet, the restrictions in place to protect public health need not limit business leaders’ imaginations. In fact, this is a pr
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Why Employee Engagement Is a Top Priority for CEOs in the First 90 Days of 2025
The first three months of a new year offer businesses the opportunity to grow and thrive. Read on to find out why CEOs are prioritizing employee engagement to fuel that growth
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Why Your Employees’ Financial Wellbeing Affects Your Corporate Brand
Eighty percent of employers report that financial stress is lowering their employees’ performance level, and it’s costing them some half a trillion dollars annually. Everything from home loans to student debt is stressing out America’s workforce; many workers don’t feel prepared to fully address these problems. Stress
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With inflation at a 41-year high, you should be asking for a raise — here's how to do it
Inflation has hit a 41-year high, and many Americans fear price increases are outpacing wage growth. Common knowledge says to ask for a raise because
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How to boost your financial health with effective
How to boost your financial health with effective recordkeeping Getting your financial records in order is a great idea, particularly at the beginning
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An expert explains why spending more on cybersecurity isn't the best way to protect your business
It's crucial for companies — from small businesses to massive corporations — to protect against cyberattacks, especially as e-commerce ramps up for the holidays. Consumers expect small businesses to be as secure as big companies for online shopping and will abandon retailers if they believe their information is insecur