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Siemens Deferred Compensation Elections for Former Employees of Mentor Graphics: 4 Steps to Consider

Cordant Wealth Partners

Employees of what was formerly Mentor Graphics, now Siemens, may find that they are eligible for Siemens’ Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP) and wonder if they should defer their salary and/or bonus into the plan. The Benefits of Deferred Compensation. The Risks of Deferred Compensation Plans. Let’s dive in.

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Intel SERPLUS Elections 2020: 4 Steps to Consider Given the Recent Company Uncertainty

Cordant Wealth Partners

409(a) Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plans present one of these opportunities. As a participant in your company’s deferred compensation plan, you’ve become an unsecured creditor of your company. The Benefits of Deferred Compensation Plans. Let’s dive in. Behold the power of compounded tax-free gains!

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Intel SERPLUS: 2022 Open Enrollment Guide

Cordant Wealth Partners

What’s the Risk of the Intel SERPLUS Plan? As a non-qualified deferred compensation plan, your SERPLUS account is, by rule, an unsecured liability of Intel. This is the primary risk and the main drawback of participating in the deferred compensation plan. Your investment allocation in the SERPLUS account.

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Intel Severance Package: Your Complete Guide & Action Plan

Cordant Wealth Partners

Typically, Intel offers as part of a layoff package a certain number of weeks of pay plus payout of earned benefits and bonus. Severance pay: Severance at Intel is typically structured as a fixed number of weeks + weeks based on the length of service. This is in addition to the accelerated vesting provided by Intel retirement rules.

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Does being a fiduciary financial advisor REALLY matter – or is it “meh?”

Sara Grillo

Helping parents send their kids to college, care for an aging parent and retire with financial independence are literally what gets him up every day. Prior to joining EP Wealth Advisors in 2021, Scott worked for a number of the largest Wall Street firms, including UBS, Prudential and Wells Fargo. Lee holds a Ph.D.

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How Does Microsoft Compensation Work?

Cordant Wealth Partners

This means that for those contributing the maximum of $19,500, Microsoft would contribute another $9,750 towards your retirement savings. Planning opportunities with the 401k: Maximize your contributions to get the maximum employer match. at retirement or upon leaving the company. 2021 could be your last chance to participate.

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Microsoft Compensation and Benefits Guide for 2021

Cordant Wealth Partners

This means that for those contributing the maximum of $19,500, Microsoft would contribute another $9,750 towards your retirement savings. Planning opportunities with the 401k: Maximize your contributions to get the maximum employer match. The Mega Backdoor Roth 401(k) is a fantastic way to boost your retirement savings.