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Asking an applicant's previous salary history can perpetuate pay discrimination. That's the idea behind laws that prohibit such practice that have already taken effect in New York City and Suffolk County and will soon impact all New York State employers come the New Year.
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Ask the Expert: Insurance options for older Americans
The Affordable Care Act greatly expanded the health insurance market for older Americans who aren't yet Medicare eligible.
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Ask the Expert: What are my Medicare choices?
If you're computer-comfortable, the government's website tools may be all you need to choose wisely.
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Apps serve games, info for U.S. Open tennis fans
Tennis, anyone? For the next 14 days, it's more like tennis, everyone, as 256 players vie for the men's and women's championships at the 2019 U.S. Open Tennis Championships in Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens. These apps serve up a lot of information and enjoyment for all tennis fans.
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Moving business data to the cloud
Small businesses may want to assess what data and applications they pay to keep on the premises and what they pay to move to the cloud to improve efficiencies.
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Ask the Expert: Help IRA beneficiaries once you're gone
To avoid triggering taxes, an IRA that's inherited by a nonspouse must be moved in a trustee-to-trustee transfer, explains Ed Slott.
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Avoiding pitfalls, risks when employees work remotely
There are definitely benefits to this, but employers need to make sure they avoid some problems associated with employees working outside the traditional office environment, say experts.
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Ask the Expert: Must banks furnish IRA beneficiary forms?
A carelessly completed form can also hurt your survivors, because it's open to misinterpretation.
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Deadline looms in sexual harassment prevention training
As summer begins to fade away, an Oct. 9 deadline looms on sexual harassment prevention training for all employees.
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Ask the Expert: What are my Social Security options?
But with every option, you'll collect more if you delay your application for benefits.
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Ask the Expert: Alternate Medicaid planning strategy
Even at the last-minute, you may be able to preserve assets for your children.