The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled that employees have a right to sue if "fiduciary misconduct" causes their 401(k) retirement plans to lose value. Meanwhile, in other 401(k) news, the IRS issued rules that make it easier for employers to use an "auto enrollment" feature in their plans. This encourages greater participation among rank-and-file employees. Added bonus: Higher-ups can also benefit. Click "Full Article" for details of both developments and what they mean for employers.

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Here we go again. As soon as we learned that there will be tax rebate checks as the result of a proposed economic stimulus bill, scamsters came up with a way to use that information to steal people's identities. This is one of five current scams that use the IRS' name in an attempt to gain access to personal financial information. Click "Full Article" to find out the latest scams and what to do if you get a fraudulent e-mail or phone message.

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The IRS has announced a schedule for sending payments under the Economic Stimulus Act passed in February to spur consumer spending. The agency has also released a calculator that helps taxpayers determine if they are eligible for a payment and how much it will be. For details about the new developments, click "Full Article."
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Exit interviews can provide you with a wealth of important inside information about your company. But it takes some digging. Here's a questionnaire for departing employees to fill out as well as some strategies to get the most out of that final interview.
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Boosting pre-tax net just ten percent could have a significant effect on your company's earnings.And it's not that difficult to do. Click "Full Article" for a list of ten ways to cut costs, change procedures and watch your business's profits grow.
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