Fringe benefits shape true value of pay and profits
Fringes add about 30 percent to take-home pay value and offer tax advantages. Employer costs drop via group health plans, Social Security matching, and cafeteria options. The article notes pensions, life and disability coverages, and tax efficiency, with plans explained for future coverage.
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America
McGladrey Hendrickson & Co
Certified Public Accountant
Thomas W. Hanley
Cedar Rapids
The
Gazette
Iowa
FTC unveils public campaign to warn used car buyers
The Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday launched a consumer education push aimed at guarding used car buyers. Six broadcast spots mailed to 7000 radio stations urge independent inspections, reading warranties, obtaining written promises, and recognizing that "as is" offers carry no dealer guarantees.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Chris Brewster
Commission
Bureau of Consumer Protection
Congress
Supreme Court
FTC
Publishers challenge mail advertising rate practices
The American Newspaper Publishers Association urged the Postal Rate Commission to review third class detached card mailings. Publishers say advertisers send two items for one rate, as cards bearing addresses are mailed with samples or ads, avoiding individual addressing and sorting.
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Washington
American Newspaper Publishers Association
U.S
Postal Service
The
Publishers Association
Independent Postal Rate Commission
Stock market rises on rate hopes and earnings optimism
The Dow climbs 13.51 to 1250.20 as investors bet on lower rates and smaller deficits. IBM leads gains with a 1 1/4 point rise to 131 1/2, while Delta AMR UAL Eastern and Pan Am lift airline shares. Volume brightens across NYSE and NASDAQ with broad advance.
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NEW York
New York Stock Exchange
Reagan
Associated Press
Donald Regan
Merck
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing
Procter & Gamble
General Electric
Eastman Kodak
Delta Airlines
UAL
AMR
Eastern
Pan American
Federal National
Golden West Financial
Great
Standard & Poor
S&p
American Stock Exchange
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