
What is imputed income?
It’s essential for employers to build a benefits package that will recruit and retain the best employees. But before you get started, you must understand how ea …

Seven steps to take when offboarding employees
Most companies spend considerable time and effort creating a robust employee onboarding program for new hires. But it’s just as important to develop a formal of …

Types of employee reimbursements
Most organizations occasionally need to reimburse employees for their out-of-pocket expenses. As an employer, it's important to understand the different types o …

Offering stipends vs. salary increases
Raises are a common way to acknowledge your staff’s hard work. But research shows there are better ways to reward your team. An increasing number of employees v …

Should you outsource your benefits administration?
If you're a small employer with little HR support, handling employee benefits might be challenging and time-consuming. If that’s the case, you may consider outs …

Pros and cons of earned wage access (EWA)
With costs rising nationwide, it can be challenging for the average American to wait for payday. A recent study found that almost half of hourly U.S. employees …

Should I offer an HRA or HSA?
When researching employee health plans, it's easy to confuse different benefits with one another. Two commonly mixed-up benefits are health reimbursement arrang …

Guide to premium tax credits for health insurance
If you’re new to shopping for health insurance, you may wonder how premium tax credits can help you lower your monthly premium payments. Knowing how to use tax …

2025 HSA contribution limits
Healthcare is expensive. But, many Americans don't have emergency savings for unexpected medical bills. According to a Bankrate report1, 27% of adults have no e …