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    Identity theft can cause a lot of damage— so it’s best to make it as hard as possible for someone to steal your identity. Shred financial documents and paperwork with personal information before you discard them. Only give your Social Security number when absolutely necessary. Don’t write it on checks or carry your … Continued

    You know you are getting old when you consider springing for insurance for plane tickets. Spontaneity is fun and all, but a little planning when it comes to your next trip can save you serious money and heartache; and insuring your tickets shouldn’t be the only thing you plan for on your next … Continued

    Has your identity been stolen? Act quickly to limit the damage. Make sure you keep copies of all letters, files, reports, and phone calls and note all deadlines on your calendar. Place a 90-day fraud alert and ensure information on your credit report is accurate. Use this checklist to place a 90-day fraud … Continued

    The IRS has issued proposed regulations on how health coverage opt-out payments, also referred to as opt-out incentives, affect health reform’s premium affordability requirements. These proposed regulations follow information the IRS has previously issued indicating that unconditional opt-out payments must be factored into the Play or Pay affordability equation, but conditional opt-out payments … Continued

    Vacation season is in full swing, which means that homes are left empty and exposed to potential problems. Use this checklist to help you have peace of mind while you’re away:   Make it look like you’re home Forward mail Stop newspaper delivery Turn on motion sensitive exterior lights Set internal lights on … Continued

A proposed rule that will greatly increase the number of U.S. workers eligible for overtime pay is under review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). While the new wage and hour rules could be released as early as this month or as late as mid-summer, they will have such a large impact that … Continued

Paid sick leave for federal contractors will be implemented for new and replacement contracts resulting from solicitations issued on or after January 1, 2017, according to proposed rules released by the Department of Labor (DOL). Executive OrderProcurement contracts for construction covered by the Davis-Bacon Act (DBA); Concessions contracts, including any concessions contracts excluded from the … Continued

Guidance on how certain tax rules are impacted by the U.S. Supreme Court’s same-sex marriage decision from June 2015 was issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It addresses how Code Section 125’s mid-year election change rules apply when a health plan expands eligibility to include same-sex spouses. It also proposes updates to federal tax … Continued