What Does Being “Vested” In Your 401(k) Mean?
Posted: November 28, 2019
As defined by the IRS, vesting in a retirement plan means ownership. Each employee vests a certain percentage of their account in the 401(k) plan every year. An employee who becomes 100% vested in his or her 401(k) account balance owns 100% of the balance. When this occurs, the employer cannot take it back (forfeit) for any reason. Amounts that are not vested in a...
How Much Should I Put In My HSA?
Posted: November 13, 2019
If you have opted for a health savings account (HSA), the next question is how much to put into it. To qualify for an HSA, you must have chosen a high-deductible health insurance plan. Having a health savings account can help you cover your deductible and other out-of-pocket healthcare expenses, both now and in the future. The following steps may be helpful in calculating how...
What Benefits Should I Offer To Retain Top Talent?
Posted: October 28, 2019
As most HR professionals know, it is a job seeker's market today. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports an unemployment rate of only 3.7 percent as of July 2019. Savvy employers know that to attract and retain top talent, they need to offer an enticing group benefits package, in addition to competitive salaries. The following are some sought-after group benefits your company might...
What Happens To My Savings Accounts If My Company Closes?
Posted: October 13, 2019
Many employers today offer health savings accounts (HSAs), flexible spending accounts (FSAs), and 401(k) retirement savings accounts as part of their company group benefits. These types of savings accounts are a valuable part of an overall compensation package that employers use to attract and retain top talent. But the world business is uncertain, and companies may go under. What happens to your savings accounts if...
HSA Vs. FSA: Which Is Better?
Posted: September 13, 2019
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and flexible spending accounts (FSAs) are group benefits offered to employees that are similar in some ways. Both are accounts that allow you to make tax-free contributions to save for medical costs. However, there are several key differences between HSAs and FSAs. What Is An HSA? An HSA is a health savings account with tax advantages, used in combination with a...