How gig economy workers can save for retirement
Those with 1099 income have several tax-advantaged options.
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Insurtech company tackles benefits for freelancers
Trupo is now providing accident, dental, specified disease and cancer insurance to gig workers.
Millennial employees: stop ‘saving’ for retirement
Target-date funds can help risk-averse young workers ease into investing.
Payrolls, wages cool as trade war weighs on economy
Employers added the fewest workers in three months and wages rose less than expected, suggesting broader economic weakness.
U.S. companies add fewest jobs since 2010
Data from ADP suggests a potential pullback in the labor market amid weakness in some parts of the economy.
US jobless claims rise to a four-week high, topping forecast
Filings for unemployment benefits rose to a four-week high, a sign the labor market may be softening somewhat even as it remains strong overall.
Portable benefits: Perks for the gig economy
With a growing group of workers joining the gig economy, how to keep independent contractors healthy and financially secure may lie in portable benefits.
U.S. jobless claims hit one-year high amid shutdown, holiday
Filings for unemployment benefits rose by more than forecast to the highest since September 2017.
U.S. jobless claims fall to five week-low despite shutdown
Filings for U.S. unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell to a five-week low, even amid a partial federal government shutdown
U.S. payrolls rise, wages accelerate in jobs blowout
Employers added the most workers in 10 months as wage gains accelerated and labor-force participation jumped, reflecting a robust job market.
Jobless claims fell last week amid tight U.S. labor market
Filings for unemployment benefits held near an almost five-decade low, indicating a robust job market.
Amazon raises minimum pay for everyone — except these workers
Amazon is raising the minimum wage for all U.S. employees to $15 an hour, a move that was seen as a response to political pressures, but Flex workers won't be eligible because they’re contractors.
This retirement expense has hit $100,000 annually — and it’s continuing to rise
The cost of nursing home services is on the rise, with the annual medical cost of a private room in such a facility now standing at $100,375.
Jobless claims fell last week amid strong U.S. labor market
U.S. filings for unemployment benefits fell last week and continuing claims dropped to the lowest level since 1973.
U.S. payrolls and wages cool while jobless rate hits 48-year low
U.S. hiring cooled in September by more than forecast, wage gains eased slightly and the jobless rate fell to a 48-year low.
Why so many Americans still work multiple jobs in strong market
Multiple-job holders made up 5.1% of the total employed in August, and the share has been hovering around 5% since the expansion began in mid-2009.
Companies in U.S. add most jobs in seven months, ADP data show
American businesses added the most workers in seven months in September, a sign hiring is holding up in a tight job market.
Jobless claims surge in storm-hit Carolinas, boosting U.S. total
Filings for U.S. unemployment benefits rose last week, reflecting jumps in states hit by Hurricane Florence.
U.S. jobless claims fall for third straight week to 48-year low
The decline in applications suggests that the September payrolls report may show another solid gain.
Behavioral economics poised to educate benefits clients
IFEBP poll notes various applications to improve healthcare decisions and access to care, as well as encourage healthier living.
