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Tips for Managing the Holiday Blues | PA Benefits Team
“Children laughing, people passing, meeting smile after smile” stirs happy memories of singing Christmas carols for some, but for others, the holidays can be the most stressful and loneliest time of the year. The holidays often present a dizzying array of demands – shopping, baking, and entertaining to name a few. For those dealing with…
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Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease | PA Employee Benefits Firm
Many of us have heard of Alzheimer’s disease but may not know much more than it is a disease that causes memory loss. Experts suggest that more than 6 million Americans, most of them age 65 or older, may have dementia caused by Alzheimer’s. This disease is currently ranked as the sixth leading cause of death in…
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10 Surprising Things You Can Buy With Your Leftover FSA Money | PA Benefits Advisors
The end of the year is drawing near which may mean you have some extra money to spend. No, you didn’t read that wrong. Many Americans have money in their Flexible Savings Accounts (FSAs) that they need to use up before the end of the year. FSAs provide the benefit of putting pre-tax money aside…
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The ABC’s of Medicare | Pennsylvania Benefits Agency
Trying to figure out Medicare can be one of the most frustrating aspects of retirement. Even the savviest of retirees struggle with figuring out when to enroll and which parts to enroll in – there’s Part A, Part B, Part C, Part D, Medigap plans and so on. And, what in the world is a…
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Cyber Security: Think Before You Click | PA Employee Benefits Advisors
If you are concerned about your cyber security – and you should be – it’s essential to know the biggest threats to you right now. So, what is cyber security anyway? And how can you protect yourself? Cyber security is the practice of defending computers, servers, mobile devices, electronic systems, networks, and data from malicious…
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Life Insurance: Putting a Price on Peace of Mind | Pennsylvania Benefits Partners
Life insurance provides financial protection for your loved ones when you die. Essentially, in exchange for your premium payments, the insurance company will pay a lump sum known as a death benefit to your beneficiaries after your death. While this money can never replace you, it can help your loved one(s) live the kind of life…
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Open Enrollment: Looking Backward to Plan Forward | PA Employee Benefits Group
When the autumn leaves fall and the weather turns cooler, we know it’s time to start thinking of open enrollment. Open enrollment season can be a confusing time. As you begin your research into which plan to choose or even how much to contribute to your Health Savings Account (HSA), consider evaluating how you used…
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How to Use Early Open Enrollment for Employee Retention | Pennsylvania Benefits Consultants
Amid the economic panic last year, workers were unwilling to sacrifice job security for a new work environment. Many workers felt it was foolish to re-enter the job market during a shut down. However, in 2021, employers have experienced high turnover rates and experts are now predicting a “turnover tsunami” in voluntary departures and resignations. …
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Exploring Benefits Lingo | PA Employee Benefits Advisors
We all know how confusing and complex benefits and healthcare terms can be- the difference between deductible and co-insurance is a common question for many and there are plenty of others like it. When you are comfortable and confident in how your plan works, you can make an informed decision on HOW to use and…
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How to Stay on Track While on Vacation | Pennsylvania Benefits Partners
Summer is here and so many of us work hard to lose a few pounds before summer vacation but then get to our vacations and ‘’want to live it up!’’ The problem is that then we end up bloated and unhappy with those decisions. Vacation is supposed to be a time to relax and…
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