| Above the Fold |
December 22, 2011 |
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| Today's News |
| Economy ends tough 2011 on a surprising upswing |
| By Paul Wiseman |
| The economy is ending 2011 on a roll. The job market is healthier. Americans are spending lustily on holiday gifts. A long-awaited turnaround for the depressed housing industry may be under way. Gas is cheaper. Factories are busier. Stocks are higher...Read more |
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| Avoiding the bad hire |
| By Amanda McGrory |
| Sometimes a job candidate can look great on paper. The job candidate may have the right education, skills and experience necessary to perform in the position, but often that is not enough, says Tom Davenport, senior consultant at Towers Watson, a global professional services company in New York City...Read more |
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| Social media: The new frontier for financial services firms |
| By Paula Aven Gladych |
| With social media going viral across the globe, it's no surprise that financial services companies are starting to venture into the social networks as part of their day-to-day business functions. The tough part is using these systems in a way that won't violate regulations that govern financial institutions...Read more |
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| The Pulse |
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| 2012 HSA changes: What you need to communicate |
| By Marty Trussell |
| The New Year is now just weeks away and with it will come the phone calls and emails from your clients asking about the new contribution limits for health savings accounts (HSA). This year, get out ahead of the inquirers and send a link to this article to your clients who have HSAs. They will thank you for it...Read more |
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| Overheard on BenefitsPro |
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 I am hoping Senator Hatch's proposal see's some light...this would extend HSA contributions to the 65+ market. Anyone working the Medicare Advantage market will understand this.
-- Bill, 2012 HSA and FSA cheat sheet
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