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May 17, 2013
Employers say they OK most accommodation requests
DMEC reports that the cost of most accommodations is low. ... Full Story
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May 17, 2013
Mutual of Omaha: Seize the middle-market day
A company sales director pegs a promotion to the awareness month effort. ... Full Story
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May 17, 2013
IRI Forum speaker: Investors hate the bull market
Bull markets normally signify optimism about stock prices and the nation's economic outlook, but many investors today are running scared. ... Full Story
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May 17, 2013
Wellness competitions turn up engagement
Employers looking to boost participation in corporate wellness programs are adding competitions to the mix. ... Full Story
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May 17, 2013
PPACA repeal bill reaches House floor
Members of the House Thursday voted 229-195 to pass H.R. 45, a bill that would repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (PPACA).... Full Story
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May 17, 2013
White House responds to repeal vote with new PPACA campaign
The White House on Thursday launched a new campaign promoting PPACA and urging Americans to join supporters. ... Full Story
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May 17, 2013
Canadians stressed over unexpected expenses
Even though 64 percent of Canadians have a financial plan, and 80 percent of those say having one has helped them achieve their fiscal goals, a majority of our neighbors to the north say that a major life event would devastate their finances.... Full Story
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May 17, 2013
UK adults facing huge retirement shortfall
Like many Americans, adults in the United Kingdom are in denial about what they need to save for retirement.... Full Story
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May 17, 2013
HHS tightens child care health, safety standards
The Department of Health and Human Services announced Thursday it will, for the first time, impose tough national health and safety standards for all child care facilities that accept government subsidies.... Full Story
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May 17, 2013
Gen X, young Boomers unprepared for retirement
Generation X took a major hit during the Great Recession, losing nearly 50 percent of its median net worth between 2007 to 2009.... Full Story
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May 16, 2013
New Consumer Fact Sheet: The Basics of Investing
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May 16, 2013
Most 401(k) plan sponsors use social media
The use of social media for 401(k) information is highest among mid-sized plan sponsors, who represent plans with total assets of between $20 million and $100 million. ... Full Story
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May 16, 2013
Allianz Life’s Q1 earnings dip 38%
The insurer's first quarter operating profit totaled $134 million, a 38 percent decline from the $217 million recorded a year ago. ... Full Story
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May 16, 2013
CBO: We still think PPACA repeal would cost plenty
The last repeal budget impact estimate was $109 billion, officials say. ... Full Story
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May 16, 2013
Willingness to negotiate can determine final compensation
Upon receiving a job offer, failing to negotiate salary could hurt the job candidate’s final compensations, according to a recent survey by The Creative Group. ... Full Story
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May 16, 2013
Administration launches $1 billion health care initiative
The Obama administration on Wednesday announced a $1 billion initiative to bring down health care costs and improve health care delivery.... Full Story
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