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How Does My 401(k) Get Invested?

A 401(k) is a tax-deferred, employer-sponsored retirement savings plan that allows you to save and invest a portion of your paycheck. Your employer may contribute matching funds to your 401(k) account. The company may offer a choice of investment options, but you control how your 401(k) money is invested. What Are the Common 401(k) Investment Options? Employees can typically choose from a spread of mutual...

Foods With More Calories Than You Think

Just because a food is healthy doesn’t make it low in calories. If you are watching your weight, it doesn’t pay to disregard the calorie content of anything you consume, including meal additions, drinks, and foods with high nutritional value. Hidden sources of calories can add significant amounts to your daily intake. The following are foods that contain more calories than you think. Nuts Pistachio,...

Is It Better To Get Life Insurance Through My Workplace Or Independently?

Life insurance is part of the benefits package many employers offer their employees. This coverage can also be purchased independently. Buying life insurance through an employer can have both advantages and disadvantages for the policyholder. Pros and Cons of Getting Life Insurance Through the Workplace Pros Many employers offer a small amount of life insurance, known as basic group life, as a benefit to their...

Is My Event Big Enough For Special Event Insurance?

Special event insurance is not only for large events. This coverage is designed to protect you, the event holder, from liability, whether you are hosting a small wedding or a large company retreat. Coverage applies to third-party claims for bodily injury or property damage sustained during the event. Some special event insurance policies also provide cancellation coverage to reimburse you for lost deposits or other...

What Happens If I Get In A Wreck With An Uninsured Driver?

Most states have mandatory minimum auto insurance laws, but some people still drive without the required coverage. The Insurance Information Institute (III) reports that in a recent study, 13%, or one in eight drivers in the U.S. is operating a vehicle without insurance. Many such drivers cannot afford the cost of car insurance, which makes it difficult to collect damages after an accident. Fortunately, there...

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