Years ago, employers could exclude part-time employees — those who work less than 1,000 hours per year in the business — from participating in 401(k) plans. That was before the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act became law in 2019. The old rules made life simpler for small employers that preferred to avoid…
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Two Tools Can Make Your Estate Plan More Effective
Everyone needs an estate plan, regardless of age, assets or family situation. At a minimum, you should create a legally valid will that dictates the disposition of your assets after death. However, many people should take estate planning to the next level and at least consider establishing a living — also known as a revocable —…
Mobile Banking App Users: Beware Malware Scams
Mobile banking has been gaining in popularity, and the pandemic only intensified the interest. Many people are increasingly willing to use mobile banking apps to cash checks, transfer funds and perform various other tasks instead of visiting physical branches of their financial institutions. However, multinational cybersecurity firm Kaspersky notes that cybercriminals are targeting mobile banking users…