Learn more about 401(k) plans, their varieties, and some of the fees that may be associated with them so that you can make the best decisions possible when you start to invest.
A layoff can be an extremely challenging and stressful time, both emotionally and financially. Find out more about when and how pension plan funds may be available after a layoff.
Getting fired or laid off from a job doesn't have to mean the end of your health insurance coverage. Read below to learn how post-employment COBRA coverage may work for you -- even when you're not working. Under federal COBRA laws, employees who volu...
If you are like most employees, you probably dread the annual performance evaluation process. It may seem as though you have no power to influence the outcome, so your strategy may be to just grin and bear it. In actuality, you probably have more pow...
This article provides definitions for some of the most common (and often confusing) terminology used to describe health care plans, benefits, and their terms. Read up so that you can understand your rights.
The term "domestic partner benefits" refers to employee benefit plans that offer to non-married couples the same or similar benefits as those provided to married couples. More and more employers, in both the public and private sectors, are offering b...
Today's household worker plays a big role in supporting families and the U.S. economy, yet many domestic workers still face increasingly difficult circumstances while working for some household employers. Not only do domestic workers -- including nan...
Enrolling in a healthcare plan can be a time-consuming process, but here are some of the key questions to ask to help streamline the process so that you can be assured that you have all the proper coverage.
Whether it's at home or in the workplace, taxes can be a confusing topic. On the job, taxes may seem at first glance to be fairly straightforward, as income tax is often automatically deducted from the paycheck. But taxes at work can be a minefield f...
The Employment Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) is a federal law establishing standards for private pension plans. ERISA does not require employers to have pension plans, but enforces rules for those that do (affecting pension plans tha...
