Jun
21
2021Advance Child Tax Credit Payments in 2021| Houston Employee Benefits Experts
There have been important changes to the Child Tax Credit that will help many families receive advance payments starting this summer. The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 expands the Child Tax Credit (CTC) for tax year 2021 only. The expanded credit means: The credit amounts will increase for many taxpayers. The credit for qualifying children is fully refundable, which means that taxpayers can…
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Mar
3
20218 Small Steps Toward Financial Protection | Texas Employee Benefits Consultants
About half of all Americans make New Year’s resolutions. Along with exercising more and eating better, many people aim to get a better handle on their finances. If you’re in that camp, we’re here to help. Here are some surefire steps to create a more financially secure future for you and your loved ones. Create a budget. The first step toward getting financially fit is…
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Oct
31
201910 Things You Didn’t Know About Life Insurance | Houston Benefits Agency
Life insurance blah blah blah. Is that what you hear when someone mentions it as part of your new job’s employee benefits round-up or when you see something about it on TV or social media? Not to worry: we’ve got the low-down on what you need to know. And it’s really not as overwhelming (or underwhelming) as you might think. 1. It’s part of a…
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Sep
7
2018Wealthy vs Financial Fit. Here’s the Difference and Why It Matters | Houston Employee Benefit Consultants
People can be wealthy without being financially fit, meaning they can have a lot of assets or money tied up in assets, but those assets aren’t “liquid.” Let me explain. Say you have a house that has escalated in value in the real estate market. You may have this large asset, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you’re financially comfortable from an income standpoint. You aren’t…
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Jul
5
2018Disability Insurance | Houston Employee Benefit Brokers
Are you prepared for an unexpected absence from work? How do you prepare for the unexpected?? Check out this video to learn more about how disability insurance can help you!
Apr
5
2018Price Shopping Healthcare | Houston Employee Benefits Brokers
As the costs of health care soar, many consumers are looking for ways to control their medical spending. Also, with the rise of enrollment in high deductible health plans, consumers are paying for more health care out-of-pocket. From medical savings accounts to discount plans for prescriptions, patients are growing increasingly conscious of prices for their healthcare needs. Price shopping procedures and providers allows you to…
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Mar
21
2018Quick Look: Medical Savings Accounts | Houston Benefit Advisors
Medical savings accounts help you save on healthcare expenses and give you control of spending
Feb
7
20182018 W-4 Forms Won’t Be Released Until Late February | Texas Benefit Advisors
If you’ve been getting questions from your employees about completing new 2018 W-4 forms to take advantage of the tax reform rules, we’ve finally received some answers. You can continue to rely on the current W-4 forms for now until the new 2018 form is released in late February. The January 29th Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Notice 2018-14 provides additional guidance on the income withholding…
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Jan
18
2018Do I Still Need Life Insurance Once I Retire? Your Questions Answered | Houston Employee Benefits
Do I need life insurance once I retire? Just because you’re retired doesn’t necessarily mean you’re financially sound. Think of all the different scenarios that may still be applicable: You may have been required to retire early; you may have had investments that have gone sour and haven’t had time to rebuild your nest egg. Additionally, there may be a need to cover final expenses,…
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Jan
10
2018Oral Health = Overall Health | TX Benefit Advisors
Have you heard the saying “the eyes are the window to your soul”? Well, did you know that your mouth is the window into what is going on with the rest of your body? Poor dental health contributes to major systemic health problems. Conversely, good dental hygiene can help improve your overall health. As a bonus, maintaining good oral health can even REDUCE your healthcare…
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