Planning for Adoption Finances
Adoption is not just a personal journey—it can also be a financial one.
Nov 13, 2023
November is National Adoption Month The decision to adopt a child is a profound and rewarding journey that transforms lives. But it’s not just a personal journey—it can also be a...
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What should you do with an unexpected windfall?
The 6th Grade Advisor offers his strategies for maximizing an unexpected windfall.
Nov 09, 2023
On a Saturday morning in our neighborhood café, my husband mentioned that he’d earned an extra thousand dollars completing some extra work at his job. My 11 year-old son quickly perked...
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A Comprehensive Guide to Navigating Open Enrollment: Part One
With November just around the corner, open enrollment season is approaching, and BPAS is here to help you navigate the critical aspects of your company benefits.
Oct 31, 2023
According to the US Bureau of Labor and Statistics, a substantial 31% of employee compensation is derived from benefits. However, many individuals tend to quickly breeze through these benefits without a...
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Understanding the Annual Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment
Today, the Social Security Administration released their cost of living adjustment (COLA) for 2024, an increase of 3.2%.
Oct 12, 2023
Today, the Social Security Administration released their cost of living adjustment (COLA) for 2024, an increase of 3.2%. While this number is essential for those receiving benefits, it can be helpful...
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Student Loans in the Post-COVID Era: Understanding Repayment Options and Finding Relief
Big changes are coming to student loans!
Oct 03, 2023
In March 2020, due to COVID-19, the government paused mandatory student loans and set interest rates to 0%. This policy was meant to give student borrowers relief from student loan payments...
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BPAS Earns Top Spots in 2023 NAPA Advisors’ Choice Awards
BPAS once again earned top spots among the NAPA Advisors’ Choice Awards for all market sizes.
Sep 06, 2023
BPAS, a leading national provider of retirement plans, benefit plans, fund administration, and collective investment trusts has earned top spots among the National Association of Plan Advisors (NAPA) Advisors’ Choice Awards...
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A Prominent Syracuse Actuarial Company Celebrates 20 Years
BPAS Actuarial and Pension Services (APS) is celebrating its 20th anniversary this month. APS is a division of BPAS.
Aug 15, 2023
BPAS Actuarial and Pension Services (APS) is celebrating its 20th anniversary this month. APS is a division of BPAS, a leading national provider of retirement plans, benefit plans, fund administration, and...
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Understanding Social Security
Planning to retire someday? It's important to have an understanding of how Social Security works. Let’s take a closer look!
Jul 11, 2023
Have you ever plugged something into a wall outlet like a vacuum or toaster and stopped to think about the complexity of our electricity grid? No? Is it just me? I...
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A Dose of Investment Strategy
Ready for a healthy and wealthy you? Check out our latest blog post for a dose of investment strategy!
Jun 28, 2023
When I walk down the supplement aisle of a pharmacy, I’m completely overwhelmed. There are so many different choices of vitamins and supplements, brands, doses, and prices. Is a daily multivitamin...
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SECURE 2.0: A Participant’s View
To say that there are a lot of changes to the retirement landscape is an understatement. At BPAS, we're on it!
May 30, 2023
The SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 (the Act) was signed into law by President Biden on December 29, 2022. To say that there are a lot of changes to the retirement...
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