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	Benefits and Compensation Glossary, 12th Edition Benefits and Compensation Glossary, 12th Edition E-book Practical definitions and explanations of more than 2,500 terms used by employee benefits professionals in the United States and Canada. Terminology from accounting, compensation, health care, human resources, investment and labor relations areas are defined as they apply to the benefits field. Government regulations and legislation impacting the profession are also noted. In this twelfth edition, almost every term has been revised and there are more than 300 new terms listed. Definitions are easy-to-understand and thoroughly cross-referenced to help you get a broad picture of benefits and compensations concepts. A special feature of this publication is an updated list of nearly 1000 acronyms and abbreviations that cover a wide range of benefits-related topics. This is a must-have tool for every benefits professional. If you have a previous edition, this is the time to get an update. International Foundation. 2010. Item #6634. $44. Must use priority code ISCEBS on the order form. More titles are available at www.ifebp.org/bookstore.
	Top Trends in Jointly Managed Apprenticeship Programs: Survey Results Members! Click on the above title for your free copy. Must use promo code ISCEBS. In August and September 2009, 275 persons in the U.S. representing training funds from a number of industries responded to an International Foundation survey on the current status of jointly managed apprenticeship programs, retention and recruitment, and long-term sustainability. The survey report details the demographics of apprentices, the features of programs (i.e., length of program, number of apprentices and availability of a pension plan) and the challenges faced by both sponsors and participants in these programs. Respondents were also asked to assess the extent to which programs are making changes in program eligibility, training and financial incentives, ad the reasons for the changes. 2010. Item #6801E. More titles are available at www.ifebp.org/bookstore.
	Pension Plans: Impact of the Financial Crisis September 2009 Survey Results Members! Click on the above title for your free copy. Must use promo code ISCEBS. Over a one-year period, spanning October 2008 through September 2009, the International Foundation administered three surveys to assess how pension plan sponsors and participants are responding to the financial crisis and economic downturn. This report provides the results on the last survey and examines how data compares to the previous two surveys. Survey participants were asked to identify what actions (e.g., layoffs, hiring freezes, wage reductions, changes in retirement plan design, adjustments in investment strategies) they have taken or plan to take in response to the crisis. Participants were also asked to provide their perspective on how plan participants view and have responded to the economic crisis: Have participants decided to change their retirement date, reduced their contributions to defined contribution plans or made more hardship withdrawals. What are the major concerns of participants regarding the recession? Survey respondents were 850 individuals in the U.S. who are International Foundation members, as well as registrants and graduates of the Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) program. These persons serve as the managers and directors, administrative executives, trustees and professional advisors of U.S. pension plans. Survey findings are organization by type of plan: corporation, public and multiemployer. 2010. Item #6597B. More titles are available at www.ifebp.org/bookstore.
	Top Trends in Voluntary Benefits: Survey Results Members! Click on the above title for your free copy. Must use promo code ISCEBS. In August/September 2009, the International Foundation cosponsored a survey with Employee Benefit News to determine which employers offer voluntary benefits and how they fit in the benefits package. U.S. employers were asked what voluntary benefits they offer, why they chose (or chose not) to offer these benefits, and the extent to which employees were participating in voluntary benefit programs. Employers were also asked what has been the impact of employer-paid benefit cutbacks and workforce demographic shifts on these benefits? Are voluntary benefits an effective way to supplement core coverage and protect the well-being of employees and their families? What is the impact of voluntary benefits on administrative costs and wages? In addition, the 833 respondents were asked to predict which benefit programs they believe are most likely to grow in popularity. 2010. Item #6795E. More titles are available at www.ifebp.org/bookstore.
	Pension Plans: Impact of the Financial Crisis, May 2009 Survey Results e-book Members! Click on the above title for your free copy. Must use promo code ISCEBS. In October 2008, the International Foundation deployed a survey to identify plan sponsors’ actions, opinions and responses in connection with pension plans and the economic downturn faced by the United States. This follow-up survey explores what has changed and what has stayed the same. Sponsors were asked what they believed were the major employment and benefit concerns of plan participants, and the extent to which participants believed the financial crisis would have a long-term impact. Defined benefit plan sponsors were asked if they have closed (or are considering closing) their plans to any employees and whether there have been any changes in the management and allocation of plan assets. Defined contribution plan sponsors were asked about any changes they have made with respect to employer matches and investment product offerings; they also report on actions participants are taking with respect to contribution levels, equity exposure, hardship withdrawals and borrowing retirement funds. The 1,305 survey respondents are managers, directors, administrative executives, trustees and professional advisors of U.S. pension plans. The survey findings are organized to reveal difference across employee benefit sectors: corporate plans, public and governmental plans, multiemployer plans and others with pension plans. 2009. Item #6597A. More titles are available at www.ifebp.org/bookstore.
	Health Care Plans: Impact of the Financial Crisis e-book Members! Click on the above title for your free copy. Must use promo code ISCEBS. The economic downturn has impacted employer-sponsored benefit plans and plan participants. The International Foundation asked health plan sponsors’ for their opinions and actions in response to the crisis. This survey report examines what sponsors view as the major concerns of plan participants, sponsor initiatives to share costs with participants, changes in retiree and dependent coverage, the expansion of wellness programs, administrative actions such as claims audits and analysis of cost drivers, and sponsor assessment of the financial/administrative impact of the federal health care reforms. Survey results are organized by sector and type of plan. 2009. Item #6696E. More titles are available at www.ifebp.org/bookstore.
	Wellness Programs, Second Edition Responses from 586 wellness program sponsors in the U.S. and Canada on the types of wellness initiatives they support, the incentives they use to encourage worker involvement, program participation levels and benefits attained. Accompanying the summary of findings are the individual responses, which will allow you to benchmark your efforts to those of similar organizations. There is also a collection of more than 115 samples of wellness materials including program descriptions, promotional materials and survey instruments. (International Foundation) 2009.Item #6610. $55. Must use priority code ISCEBS on the order form. More titles are available at www.ifebp.org/bookstore.
	Family and Medical Leave Act, Military Family Leave Final Regulations Practical guidance on the latest Family and Medical Leave laws, this reference delivers important background information concerning the rule changes, along with succinct explanations of the new rules and how they have changed from prior regulations. Major stakeholder comments received by the Department of Labor (DOL) are fully incorporated into the full text of the revised regulations. In addition, this title thoroughly reviews the changes to military family protections signed into law in January 2008. CCH Inc. 400 pages. Item #8765. $79.95. Must use priority code ISCEBS on the order form. More titles are available at www.ifebp.org/bookstore.
	Employee Benefits Survey: U.S. and Canada 2009 Employee Benefits Survey: U.S. and Canada 2009 E-book The International Foundation presents the findings of its second annual comprehensive benefits survey, conducted in 2008. Data reveals the prevalence, design features and costs of pension and retirement plans and health care benefits as well as dental insurance, life insurance, voluntary benefits, adoption benefits, holidays, disability benefits, sick leave and executive perquisites. Data for four distinct employment sectors in both the United States and Canada are presented. These employment sectors are corporations, professional service firms, multiemployer benefit plans and public employee benefit plans. 157 pages. 2009. Item #6542. $67. Must use priority code ISCEBS on the order form. More titles are available at www.ifebp.org/bookstore.
	Health Care Cost Control: Industry Approaches and Attitudes, 2008 E-book What are employer-sponsored plans doing to control costs? Members of the International Foundation and the International Society of Certified Employee Benefit Specialists were asked what approaches their organizations are taking to contain health care costs and to assess the success of various initiatives. Respondents were also asked for their opinions on health care cost trends, cost-containment strategies and government reform efforts. Responses are organized by employment sector: corporations, public employers, multiemployer plans and professional service firms. International Foundation. 2009. Item #6535E. $67. Must use priority code ISCEBS on the order form. More titles are available at www.ifebp.org/bookstore.
	Plan Sponsors and Participants: Partners in Times of Crisis E-book Members! Click on the above title for your free copy. Must use promo code ISCEBS. Rapid increases in oil prices and mortgage foreclosures, in concert with significant declines in available credit, home prices and equity values are impacting the long-term financial security of U.S. workers. During October 2008, the International Foundation conducted a survey of retirement plan sponsors’ opinions, actions and responses regarding the recent financial crisis. Participants were also asked to assess how their employees and plan participants were reacting to the crisis. This report of survey findings offers data for both defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Results are presented for three sectors: corporate, public employee and multiemployer plans. International Foundation. 13 pages. 2009. Item #6597E. More titles are available at www.ifebp.org/bookstore.
	ERISA: A Comprehensive Guide, Third Edition Living up to the word ''comprehensive'' in its title, this expanded edition provides a thorough analysis of the principal statutory provisions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) and the corresponding provisions of the Internal Revenue Code dealing with employee benefits. The guide discusses and explains the multitude of regulations, rulings, and interpretations issued by federal agencies and the subsequent legislation amending or supplementing ERISA. Each chapter of this new edition incorporates relevant provisions of the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (PPA). Updates in this edition include expanded coverage of retirement plan tax-qualification requirements, court decisions affecting the application of ERISA preemption, and analysis of recent airline bankruptcy cases on the PBGC and on plan termination issues. 480 pages. Aspen Publishers. 2008. Item #8752. $279. Must use priority code ISCEBS on the order form. More titles are available at www.ifebp.org/bookstore.
	Health Care Purchasing Coalitions: Multiemployer and Public Plans 2008 Directory Health Care Purchasing Coalitions: Multiemployer and Public Plans 2008 Directory E-book Health care coalitions use their collective strength and purchasing power to obtain quality health care services and significant cost savings for members. In 2008 the International Foundation surveyed U.S. coalitions to learn more about their basic services , efforts to coordinate coverage and current issues of concern. This report also provides contact information, member lists, and the geographic area served by the 28 coalitions that responded. International Foundation. 53 pages. 2008. Item #6511. $20. Must use priority code ISCEBS on the order form. More titles are available at www.ifebp.org/bookstore.
	Retirement Plan Basics: A Guide for Qualifed Plans Retirement Plan Basics: A Guide for Qualifed Plans E-book With so many choices available, selecting the right retirement plan(s) for a business is challenging. Stephen Abramson explains that choosing an appropriate plan depends on an employer’s goals and priorities—a series of questions in this guide will help lead you to the right choice. For readers who are unfamiliar with retirement plan options and need the basics before making a decision, there is a summary of plan types, limitations and deductions. Once a plan has been chosen, the next step is to establish the plan and plan design features. Another concern is complying with the rules that govern qualified retirement plans. On occasion, an error occurs or a plan must be terminated. The author covers all of these topics as well. This book is an update to Abramson’s Guide to Qualified Retirement plans: A Plain Language Primer. Stephen Abramson. 274 pages. International Foundation. 2008. Item #6443. $21. Must use priority code ISCEBS on the order form. More titles are available at www.ifebp.org/bookstore.
	Payroll Auditing: A Guide for Multiemployer Plans Payroll Auditing: A Guide for Multiemployer Plans E-books Conducting a payroll audit program can be a challenge for trustees of multiemployer employee benefit plans. Many decisions must be made and the process is ever-changing. Lawrence R. Beebe and Philip Vivirito--two auditors experienced in payroll audits for multiemployer funds have created this step-by-step guide to the payroll audit process that will be of interest to both trustees and auditors. The authors share some of the best practices they have seen with a focus on efficiency and effectiveness. Short, real-life stories told by auditors help illustrate points the authors are making. At the end of the book, the Beebe and Vivirito devote an entire chapter to questions frequently asked by trustees, employers and payroll auditors. Also notable is the collection of letters, checklists and other forms that can be adapted by those who are conducting an audit. Also available as e-book (pdf). Lawrence R. Beebe and Philip Vivirito. 132 pages. International Foundation. 2008. Item #6436. $35. Must use priority code ISCEBS on the order form. More titles are available at www.ifebp.org/bookstore.
	Retirement and Financial Planning Programs Retirement and Financial Planning Programs E-book Employers are offering an assortment of programs to help employees make wise financial decisions. Canadian and U.S. members of the Foundation and the International Society of Certified Employee Benefit Specialists were surveyed to learn more about the retirement and financial planning programs being offered. Data was collected from 351 respondents concerning the availability and types of programs offered. Information was also gathered concerning topics covered, program providers, delivery methods, eligibility requirements and who covers the costs. Survey participants also share 19 samples including enrollment guides, workshop materials and financial calculations. 463 pages.International Foundation. 2008. Item #6467. $40. Must use priority code ISCEBS on the order form. More titles are available at www.ifebp.org/bookstore.
	VEBAs The VEBA Resource Kit is a collection of previously published information about voluntary employees' beneficiary associations. The kit includes research surveys, practice guides, legal references, educational materials and sample plan documents. The variety included in this kit is impressive in its practical 360-degree presentation of materials. 104 pages. International Foundation. 2008. Item #6450. $20. Must use priority code ISCEBS on the order form. More titles are available at www.ifebp.org/bookstore
	Fiduciaries and Their Professional Advisors Fiduciaries and Their Professional Advisors E-book Trustees and plan sponsors need advisors to help in the administration and maintenance of employee benefit plans. This book explains what types of advisors are needed and how to find good ones. It states that a key skill in the search is not hesitating to ask questions and insisting with it the response is understandable. This book is a must-have for fiduciaries who want to ensure that they are acting in the best interest of their fund. Donald A. Walters. International Foundation. 204 pages. 2008. Item #6382. $29. Must use priority code ISCEBS on the order form. More titles are available at www.ifebp.org/bookstore.
	Health Care Benefits: Eligibility, Coverage and Exclusions. This International Foundation survey contains 400 responses from U.S.corporate benefit managers, professional service providers, public employers and multiemployer plans about health care benefit plans. There are also 22 sample health care policies and summary plan descriptions. This book offers difficult-to-find details about health care coverage of employees, traditional and nontraditional dependents, services, complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), diagnostic tests, therapies, conditions and treatments. It also benchmarks health policy exclusions. International Foundation. 2008. Item #6412. $55. Must use priority code ISCEBS on the order form. More titles are available at www.ifebp.org/bookstore.
	Employee Benefits Survey US and Canada 2007 The International Foundation presents the findings of its first comprehensive benefits benchmarking survey. Drawing from more than 1,200 survey responses, this report reveals the prevalence, design features and costs of pension and retirement plans and health care benefits as well as dental insurance, life insurance, voluntary benefits, adoption benefits, holidays, short- and long-term disability benefits, and sick leave. Data is divided for the two nations and by four distinct employment sectors—corporations, professional service firms, multiemployer plans and public employers. International Foundation. 2008. Item #6368. $10. Must use priority code ISCEBS on the order form. More titles are available at www.ifebp.org/bookstore.
	Investment Management Services Investment Management Services E-book Consult this report if you are considering the use of an investment management service for your pension fund. The International Foundation asked its members in the U.S. and Canada to provide information on their use of management services, the frequency of meetings and performance evaluations, and the basis for service provider fees. In addition to summarizing the 167 member responses to the survey, this publication offers eight sample request for investment management service proposals that offer models if you decide to move in this direction. International Foundation. 2008. Item #6405. $40. Must use priority code ISCEBS on the order form. More titles are available at www.ifebp.org/bookstore.
	Retiree Health Care This International Foundation survey features 51 samples and nearly 400 responses on retiree health care practices from corporate employers, professional service firms, public employers and multiemployer plans in the United States. This book includes 51 samples of policies on a separate sample-only CD. International Foundation. Over 1,000 pages. 2007. Item #6375. $55. Must use priority code ISCEBS on the order form. More titles are available at www.ifebp.org/bookstore.
	Communicating Benefits: Changing Methods and Changing Minds Communicating Benefits: Changing Methods and Changing Minds E-book Benefits communication is all about change management. Benefits communication is all about change management. This book is a collection of 20 case studies that profile the launch of successful benefits communications campaigns in both the United States and Canada. Topics include communication of life insurance, health care, retirement plans, wellness programs, flexible benefit plans, financial education and total rewards. Find out how the featured 20 employers handled a particular communications challenge and mastered change management. Multimedia campaigns are described, using Web integration, screen pops, video, and more. Ann Black. International Foundation. 143 pages. 2007. Item #6313. $35. Must use priority code ISCEBS on the order form. More titles are available at www.ifebp.org/bookstore.
	Newsletters for Employee and Plan Participants Newsletters are a valuable tool for communicating with employees and plan participants. With this in mind, the International Foundation surveyed its members to learn more about newsletter provision, preparation and distribution. Data was collected from 350 organizations on who prepares the publications, how they are given to recipients and topical content. Along with the survey results is a collection of 130 sample newsletters from the U.S. and Canada on a supplemental CD that you can use to generate support and ideas for your own newsletter. International Foundation. 2007. 844 pages. Item #6320. $20. Must use priority code ISCEBS on the order form. More titles are available at www.ifebp.org/bookstore.
	Penfacts: A Guide to Pensions in Canada Easy-to-understand information on Canadian pension plans for plan sponsors, administrators and other stakeholders. The format and basic nature of this book's content also make it a good choice as an introductory textbook for university students. Coverage includes the usual chapters on pension plan types, features and administration, and investment management. Instead of overwhelming the reader with legal details, the authors summarize the aspects of federal and provincial pension legislation that seem to give rise to questions most frequently. A final chapter in the book provides an overview of other retirement programs such as profit sharing plans (EPSEs), and registered retirement savings plans (RRSPs), and RPP annuity contracts. Neil Cohen, editor. CCH Canadian Limited. 193 pages. 2007. Item #8629. $139. Must use priority code ISCEBS on the order form. More titles are available at www.ifebp.org/bookstore.
	Employee Benefits in Canada, Third Edition Revised An introduction to the general principles and administration of public and private employee benefit plans in Canada. Both new and seasoned employee benefits professionals will find this a useful reference on pension, health and other benefit programs. This revised edition has many important legislative and judicial updates. Among the basics covered are fiduciary responsibility, investment fundamentals, member communications, taxation of benefits, and the handling delinquencies in multiemployer plans. Interjected throughout are current topics such as the challenges associated with family law, socially responsible investing, and funding concerns for public sector plans. International Foundation. 2004. 520 pages. Item #5794. $59. Must use priority code ISCEBS on the order form. More titles are available at www.ifebp.org/bookstore.
	Handbook of Canadian Pension and Benefit Plans, 14th Ed Professionals at Morneau Sobeco offers this overview of Canadian pension and benefits information in easy-to-understand language for plan sponsors, administrators others professionals. The first half of this book is devoted to various retirement plans with discussions on administration, funding and registration of pension funds. The latter pages moves on to other benefits with health and dental care plans, workers’ compensation, employment insurance, disability benefits, life insurance and flexible benefits given the most coverage. A handy feature at the beginning of the book is a list of common acronyms associated with the topic. Morneau Sobeco, is a human resource consulting firm that serves more than 3,000 clients in 13 cities across North America. CCH Canadian Limited. 451 pages. 2008. Item #8737. $129. Must use priority code ISCEBS on the order form. More titles are available at www.ifebp.org/bookstore.
	What Every Smart Investor Should Know: Tough Questions and Simple Answers The world of investing can be complicated. This book is a reference tool that provides quick and informative answers to the most commonly asked investment-related questions in a user-friendly format both for individual investors and for trustees who want to assist their plan participants in improving their current investment strategies. One hundred questions and answers are categorized into ten areas. Readers can find the information they need on a particular investment topic and also be directed to other relevant topics. From the basics of stocks and bonds, risk and return, asset allocation and diversification, to the complexities of mutual fund and 401(k) investing, market cycles in the economy, and taxes and retirement, the book offers answers to the questions that plague investors. A special section on saving for your children's education—as well as teaching them basic investment concepts—is included. The author uses numerous examples to illustrate the concepts and provides tables and graphs that explain the text. Trustees and individual investors, either new or experienced, will find the book useful again and again. Dion Woods. International Foundation. 2004. 228 pages. Item #5786. $13. Quantity discounts apply. Must use priority code ISCEBS on the order form. More titles are available at www.ifebp.org/bookstore.
	Ready or Not, 37th Edition A practical guide that will help employees prepare for a retirement that is satisfying and comfortable. Besides encouraging workers to save, this book will help them make the sometimes difficult and confusing choices concerning when, where and how to retire. Many books limit the discussion of retirement to financial and legal issues; this book also explores physical and psychological issues. Early chapters explore saving for retirement, retirement benefits, estate planning, health insurance and the use of credit. Later content focuses on topics such as being a grandparent and what to do with increased free time. MEI Publishing Inc. 2010. 124 pages. Item #8824. $14. Quantity discounts available. Must use priority code ISCEBS on the order form. More titles are available at www.ifebp.org/bookstore.
	Health at Home: Your Complete Guide to Symptoms Help lower your health care costs with the best self-care guide on the market. This easy-to-read reference provides up-to-date information on over 250 topics in flowchart format. It can instantly turn your bookshelf into a health information center and you can become the head of your family's medical team. This book is packed with illustrations and photographs. Don R. Powell. American Institute for Preventive Medicine. 2008. Item #8713. $19.95. Quantity discounts available. Must use priority code ISCEBS on the order form. More titles are available at www.ifebp.org/bookstore.
	401(k) Answer Book Experts with years of experience concerning 401(k) plans have prepared this one-volume desk reference for those who deal professionally with 401(k) plans. This book provides answers to questions concerning the implementation, administration, termination and every other aspect of 401(k) plans. Legal citations are provided for each response. Appendixes include sample fiduciary documents, indexed contribution limits and a glossary of terms. For plan participants, there are ten questions that can be used to determine risk tolerance and a three-minute retirement planner that gives ballpark estimates of financial needs upon retirement. Steven J. Franz, Lisa R. Richardson, Joan C. McDonagh and Marilyn R. Collister. Aspen Publishers. 886 pages. 2010. Item #8792. $280. Must use priority code ISCEBS on the order form. More titles are available at www.ifebp.org/bookstore.
	Your Pension and Your Spouse—The Joint and Survivor Dilemma, Sixth Edition This workbook offers step-by-step guidelines to help retiring employees decide between a regular pension and a joint and survivor pension. Financial worksheets evaluate how much money is needed for retirement by looking at current income and expenses. Updated tables on life expectancy and lump-sum values of a regular pension help readers plan for a financially secure retirement. This edition reflects changes brought about by the Pension Protection Act. R. George Martorana. International Foundation. 24 pages. Quantity discounts available. 2007. Item #6238. $12. Must use priority code ISCEBS on the order form. More titles are available at www.ifebp.org/bookstore.
	Disaster Planning This survey reflects responses from 261 U.S. and Canadian multiemployer trust funds, corporations, public employers and professional service firms (attorneys, consultants, third-party administrators, etc.). It also offers 16 hard-to-find sample disaster plans and checklists. The survey responses identify the prevalence of disaster plans, types of disasters addressed in disaster plans, business continuation provisions, employee assistance provisions, other human resource provisions, communication and testing, and frequency of plan review. International Foundation. 2006. 550 pages. Available as e-book (pdf). Item #6177. $25. Must use priority code ISCEBS on the order form. More titles are available at www.ifebp.org/bookstore.
	Managing Pharmacy Benefits, Second Edition Prescription drug spending has escalated in recent years, and experts project double-digit increases to continue. Through effective pharmacy benefits management, you can provide one of the most appreciated benefits to your employees and keep your costs under control. The book covers key issues and identifies management techniques designed to maximize health care dollars. Get the latest information on utilizing a pharmacy benefits manager, copays and deductibles, drug utilization review, use of formularies, carve-outs, practice guidelines and use of generic medications. F. Randy Vogenberg, editor and contributor with Joanne M. Sica. International Foundation. 191 pages. 2006. Item #6054. $20. Must use priority code ISCEBS on the order form. More titles are available at www.ifebp.org/bookstore.
	Trustees Handbook, Sixth Edition Written by over 30 experts skilled in various facets of multiemployer benefit plans, this updated volume provides a basic, comprehensive reference for both new and experienced trustees and professionals who serve multiemployer funds. This compilation of collective wisdom offers the chance to learn from each other on a wide range of topics in 50 chapters. New topics in this edition include pension plan mergers, internal controls, reading and understanding employee benefit plan financial statements, managed prescription drug benefit programs, trends in multiemployer health plan design and recent regulations in compliance regarding HIPAA and COBRA. Marc Gertner, editor and contributor. International Foundation. 624 pages. Item #6047. $65. Must use priority code ISCEBS on the order form. More titles are available at www.ifebp.org/bookstore.
	Getting Started on the Right Foot The first book is designed for employees between 25 and 35. The topics covered stress self-reliance and include budgeting, cash planning, beginning financial planning strategies, the effect of love and money on a relationship and planning for major life events. Rick Garnitz. Life Span Services, Inc. 2005. 92 pages. Item #8510. $14.95. Quantity discounts available. Must use priority code ISCEBS on the order form. More titles are available at www.ifebp.org/bookstore.
	The Mid-Career Planner Designed for employees between 35 and 50, the book helps baby boomers take stock of their financial situation and plan ahead for later life. It focuses on the interrelated issues of work, family and finances. Rick Garnitz. LifeSpan Services, Inc. 2007. 130 pages. Item #8679. $14.95. Quantity discounts available. Must use priority code ISCEBS on the order form. More titles are available at www.ifebp.org/bookstore.
	Planning Companion Assesses planning for the third stage of life by exploring retirement financial planning, second career options and how to deal with the dual issues of aging parents and adult children. Rick Garnitz. LifeSpan Services, Inc. 129 pages. Item #8738. $14.95. Quantity discounts available. Must use priority code ISCEBS on the order form. More titles are available at www.ifebp.org/bookstore.
	Health Savings Account Answer Book, Fifth Edition Looking for in-depth information on all aspects of health savings accounts? This guide fills the bill with details concerning HSA establishment, administration and compliance. It is a valuable tool for those who want the facts to make sound decisions, avoid pitfalls and deal effectively with health care vendors. Very practical, this book contains real-life examples, practice pointers, notes and cautions, ready-to-use forms, citations to case law, and many other helpful features. This edition discusses and analyses many legal changes resulting from the Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006. Gary S. Lesser, Christine L. Keller, Susan D. Diehl. Aspen Publishers. 503 pages. Item #8789. $249. Must use priority code ISCEBS on the order form. More titles are available at www.ifebp.org/bookstore.
	Public Employee Benefits Survey data and sample materials on public employee benefits all in one place! The International Foundation has brought together public employer responses and resources from various surveys to create this single reference. Tables and graphs provide details on the average number of vacation days, educational assistance plan course work covered, education reimbursement limits, the types and perceived advantages of wellness programs, severance benefits offered, and the basis on which severance pay is determined. Those seeking help in establishing or revising employee policies will appreciate the collection of 40 policy samples from Canada and the U.S. concerning vacation policies, paid time off banks, education assistance plans, wellness benefits and severance policies. International Foundation. 309 pages. Item #6269. $40 Must use priority code ISCEBS on the order form. More titles are available at www.ifebp.org/bookstore.
	Governmental Plans Answer Book, Second Edition Written in Q&A format, this is the reference for professionals who need a comprehensive understanding of governmental plans and how to administer them. This edition and its 2008 supplement reflect changes made by the Pension Protection Act and new regulations under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act. Key statistics related to the largest public retirement systems in the United States are also included. 2009 supplement included. Carol V. Calhoun, Cynthia L. Moore and Keith Brainard. Includes 2009 supplement. Aspen Publishers. 687 pages. 2007. Item #8609. $259. Must use priority code ISCEBS on the order form. More titles are available at www.ifebp.org/bookstore.