Voluntary Benefits

With the wage increase and bonus payment, the company seeks to even its pay gap with resurgent rival Target Corp., while simultaneously sending a high-profile thank you to the U.S. government for slashing the corporate tax rate.

Not only are employers taking more note of employee health and wellness, but employees are noticing their efforts, with 89 percent saying that their company is supportive of their wellness goals.

Aside from a good salary, the sandwich generation caring for both children and aging parents desires a flexible workplace in terms of both work location and hours, including paid vacation and sick days.

Workplace wellness is a $40 billion industry and growing, but businesses cant just launch a program and expect it to maintain itself. It takes continued work and a strong commitment.

Bob Gearhart Sr. and Bob Gearhart Jr. have found the formula for a highly successful multi-generational agency.

As tax season approaches, some consumers are waiting for their refund checks to spend on a long-delayed purchase -- a visit to the doctor or dentist.