Retirement Plan Basics: A Guide for Qualifed Plans 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. Also available in CD-ROM and e-book (pdf) format. Stephen Abramson. 274 pages. International Foundation. 2008. Item #6443. $44. 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. 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. Also available in CD-ROM and e-Book (.pdf) format. Item #6313. $53. 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, 2007 Edition. 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.
Ready or Not, 35th 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. 2008. 124 pages. Item #8701. $14. Quantity discounts available. 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 forty policy samples from Canada and the U.S. concerning vacation policies, paid time off banks, education assistance plans, wellness benefits and severance policies. Available in print, e-book (pdf) and CD-ROM formats. International Foundation. 309 pages. Item #6269. $47 Must use priority code ISCEBS on the order form. More titles are available at www.ifebp.org/bookstore.