Protect Retirement Plan Fiduciaries Through Training, Insurance
When an employer decides to sponsor a retirement plan for employees, it takes on great responsibility. Anyone who exercises discretionary authority over any vital facet of plan operations likely will be considered a plan fiduciary.
Sudden Impact: When a Spouse Unexpectedly Dies
What if the unthinkable happens and your spouse dies unexpectedly? Would you be prepared to cope emotionally and financially? As the surviving spouse, you’ll face several tasks and challenges.
SEK Announces Staff Promotions
SEK is pleased to announce the following promotions effective January 1, 2019.
Getting Wise to the Rise of "Smart" Buildings
Nowadays, data drives everything — including the very buildings in which companies operate. If your business is considering upgrading its current facility, or moving to or constructing a new one, it’s important to be aware of “smart” buildings.
SEK Announces Supervisor Promotions
The Members of SEK are pleased to announce the following staff members were promoted to Supervisor effective January 1, 2019.
What Will Your Marginal Income Tax Rate Be?
While the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) generally reduced individual tax rates for 2018 through 2025, some taxpayers could see their taxes go up due to reductions or eliminations of certain tax breaks — and, in some cases, due to their filing status.
Higher Mileage Rate May Mean Larger Tax Deductions for Business Miles in 2019
This year, the optional standard mileage rate used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business increased by 3.5 cents, to the highest level since 2008.
Reverse Mentoring Can Benefit Everyone Involved
When you read the word “mentor,” you might envision an older individual patiently and eloquently passing along decades’ worth of knowledge to a wide-eyed young student. Indeed, this is a kind of mentoring relationship that still exists and can prove beneficial to many organizations.
Have You Had Your Annual Estate Plan Checkup?
An annual estate plan checkup is critical to the health of your estate plan. Because various exclusion, exemption and deduction amounts are adjusted for inflation, they can change from year to year, impacting your plan.
SEK Announces Manager Promotions
The Members of SEK are pleased to announce the following staff members were promoted to Manager effective January 1, 2019.