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The Importance of Preventative Health Services & Screenings
Prevention and early diagnosis of problems are the keys to a longer, healthier life. Getting a regular checkup lets you know when you need to reduce your lousy LDL cholesterol to cut your risk of cardiovascular problems. It can also encourage you to lose weight, so you reduce your chance of developing type 2 diabetes and lower your blood pressure. And that’s not all: Annual testing reveals when a rise in PSA levels signals the need for a biopsy, so a man can have early treatment for prostate cancer. Additional screening procedures include blood pressure measurement, cholesterol screening, colorectal cancer screening and diabetes screening for all adults
What is a 401k retirement plan?
A 401k retirement plan is a special type of account funded through pre-tax payroll deductions. The funds in the account can be invested in a number of different stocks, mutual funds and bonds, and are not taxed on any capital gains, interest, or dividends until they are withdrawn.
Five Benefits of 401k Investment:
- Tax advantage
- Employer match programs
- Investment customization and flexibility
- Portability
- Loan and hardship withdrawals
Take Advantage of 401K Plans
Did you know that Command matches 2% of employee contributions? As previously mentioned , the primary benefit of a 401k retirement plan is the favorable tax treatment it receives from Uncle Sam. Dividend, interest, and capital gains are not taxed until they are withdrawn; in the meantime, they can compound tax-deferred inside the account. In the case of a young worker with three or four decades ahead of them, this can mean can mean the difference between dining on lobster or ramen noodles.
If you would like more information or if you would like to enroll into the company’s 401 program, please contact Jessica at 504-887-8795
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