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New No Tax on Tips Deduction Explained

With the enactment of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act in July 2025, a new deduction for tips is effective for tax years 2025 through 2028.

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Mandatory Roth Catch-Up Contributions Begin in 2026

For nearly a quarter century, employers have been able to offer their retirement savings plan participants age 50 and older a valuable opportunity — the chance to make additional catch-up contributions to their plan.(1)

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Cash Balance Plans Help Some Business Owners Supersize Retirement Savings

Cash balance plans are technically defined benefit plans (or pensions) that share key characteristics with defined contribution plans such as 401(k)s and 403(b)s.

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Employer Open Enrollment: Make Benefit Choices That Work for You

According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, the average cost of health coverage for a family of four was $25,572 in 2024.

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Holiday Scams to Watch Out for This Season

The holiday season is a time for celebrating with those closest to you, but it’s also prime time for holiday scams.

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