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CT Recovery Bridge Loan Program
Posted on Mar 26, 2020
TPS Group will continue representing the interests of you and your employees during this crisis and keep you informed of developments while providing guidance across a range of workplace issues. Read below for details on the CT Recovery Bridge Loan Program.
Continue readingIRS Extends 2019 Qualified Plan, IRA, HSA Contribution Deadlines
Posted on Mar 25, 2020
The IRS on March 24 updated its website to indicate that it has extended until July 15, 2020 the deadlines for making contributions to workplace-based retirement plans, IRAs and health savings accounts for 2019.
Continue readingSupporting Local Businesses during the Pandemic
Posted on Mar 19, 2020
As America has nearly shut down overnight due to the coronavirus pandemic, our local business community has acutely felt the loss of customers and its community. Many business owners are wondering whether they can weather the economic storm. While the precautions that have forced us indoors to stop the spread of the virus are necessary, we can still show our support for our local stores, restaurants, coffee shops, and other businesses.
Continue readingTPS Group Statement On COVID-19 Outbreak
Posted on Mar 16, 2020
At TPS Group, we care deeply about the safety of our employees, customers, and communities. Due to the evolving situation with the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and out of an abundance of caution, the majority of TPS staff will now be working remotely.
Continue readingDealing with Coronavirus: Employer Considerations
Posted on Mar 13, 2020
It’s a good idea for employers to convene a response team and designate someone, such as a member of Human Resources or Employee Safety, who will manage communications about the virus and serve as the point person for employee questions and concerns.
Continue readingHR Outsourcing and the Small Business Owner
Posted on Mar 3, 2020
Small businesses in America employ the majority of the nation’s private workforce, and most include Human Resources professionals as part of their team of outside consultants, like their accountants, attorneys, and other specialists.
Continue readingSECURE Act - Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement.
Posted on Feb 12, 2020
The goal of our nation’s retirement system is to create more opportunities for American workers to save and to make it easier for employers like you to start and maintain benefit plans. With this in mind, Congress just passed, and the President signed the SECURE Act.
Continue readingAre You Getting Good Customer Service from Your TPA? Six Key Questions
Posted on Feb 4, 2020
A competent TPA relieves an employer of the day-to-day processes involved with a retirement plan, and ensures the plan is in compliance with state and federal law. But are you confident that you’re getting good customer service from your TPA? Evaluate your TPA’s performance with these six questions.
Continue readingYour World Evolves and Your Retirement Plan Should, Too
Posted on Jan 23, 2020
Any of these changes may have implications for your retirement plan and how it benefits you and your employees. Our goal is to make sure your plan takes advantage of the latest tools and design options to optimize its potential and performance for you. So, if there’s anything new in your world, let’s talk.
Continue readingHow a Cash Balance Plan Works
Posted on Jan 20, 2020
Each participant has a hypothetical account balance which grows annually in two ways: first, a principal credit, which is a contribution usually defined as a percentage of pay, and second, an interest credit, which can be guaranteed rather than dependent on the plan’s investment performance.
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