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IRS Hikes 2026 Contribution Limits for 401(k), IRA & Retirement Accounts
The IRS has announced its updated contribution limits for retirement accounts in 2026, bringing meaningful increases that will allow Americans to save more toward their long-term financial goals. These adjustments, made annually to keep pace with inflation, affect...
Why the Government Shutdown Is Putting ACA Health-Insurance Costs at Risk
The ongoing federal budget impasse has ramifications far beyond Washington politics. Among the most serious: the future of the ACA’s marketplace premium subsidies is uncertain—and that could mean sharply higher health-insurance costs for millions of Americans. What’s...
What the GOP’s Healthcare Reform Plans Mean for Small Businesses and Employees
Healthcare costs are a concern for everyone, but especially for small business owners and their teams. With premiums rising and subsidy programs expiring, the upcoming proposals from Republicans in Congress could bring significant changes—some of which may directly...
Employers Face Tough Decisions as GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs Become Harder to Ignore
GLP-1 medications, originally developed to treat diabetes, have rapidly become one of the biggest disruptors in employee health benefits. As demand for these drugs—often used for weight loss—skyrockets, many employers are being forced to decide whether to cover them...
Health Insurance Costs Hit a New Milestone — What It Means for Small Businesses
Premiums for employer‐sponsored family health coverage have just crossed a new threshold. According to the latest survey from Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF), average annual premiums for a family plan are now $26,993 in 2025 — up 6 % from the prior year. On average,...
Why the “Extra Hour” from the Clock Change Might Still Take a Toll on Your Body
When we roll our clocks back an hour this weekend for the end of Daylight Saving Time, most of us are looking forward to a little extra sleep. But as soothing as that extra hour in bed might feel, the adjustment still affects the very rhythms of our bodies—sometimes...
Narrow Networks in Medicare Advantage Plans Leave Many Seniors With Limited Choices
Medicare Advantage plans have become increasingly popular among retirees, offering additional benefits and often lower out-of-pocket costs compared to traditional Medicare. However, behind these appealing features lies a growing concern — restricted provider networks...
Sticker Shock Hits ACA Shoppers as Subsidy Expansion Winds Down
Shoppers browsing for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act are already seeing alarming price increases for 2026 coverage, with many facing steep premium hikes even before open enrollment begins. The main reason is the scheduled expiration of the enhanced...
AHIP Launches Campaign to Protect Employer Health Insurance Tax Break
America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) has launched a campaign to preserve the employer-provided health benefits tax exclusion, which currently reduces federal tax revenue by about $231 billion. This long-standing tax break allows employers to exclude the cost of...
Time Off Is Getting a New Purpose
More and more Americans are using their paid time off not for travel or recreation, but simply to catch up on rest. A recent survey of over 1,200 people found that 37 percent used their vacation days in the past year just to sleep and recover instead of going on...
