Financial Benefits, Inc. Team

September 2010


		Are Higher Taxes Ahead? Evidence is mounting that high-income taxpayers will face higher taxes in the near future. Read More>>>

		The Role of Oil in the Economy Oil prices have been on a wild ride for the past few years. First they hit a nearly unbelievable $137 per barrel in July 2008. Then, barely six months later, as the world financial crisis unfolded, prices plummeted to below $35, only to recover and double again within another six months. Read More>>>

		A Reason to Stay The high unemployment rate is no doubt helping to reduce turnover, but research shows that more than 20% of workers want to switch jobs as soon as they can. Read More>>>

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