Products September 8, 2011

New Smartphone App Can Give Employees Instant Raise

September 8, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – The American Payroll Association (APA) launched a Paycheck Maximizer smartphone application to help workers potentially add hundreds of dollars to their paycheck instantly. 

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The free application helps workers properly fill out a Form W-4 to better match the taxes withheld from each paycheck with their actual tax liability. 

According to a press release from the APA, last year the average tax refund was over $3,000, an overpayment of more than $250 a month in taxes. The Paycheck Maximizer app will make it easier for America’s workers to more accurately fill out their Form W-4 to put the money back in their paycheck. 

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The free app is available for iPhone and Android smartphones. To download it, visit www.mypaycheck.org. 

Deals and People September 8, 2011

MassMutual Appoints VP of New Business Operations

September 8, 2011 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) announced Sharmaine Miller has joined the company as Vice President of New Business Operations in MassMutual’s U.S. Insurance Group protection product management division. 

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Miller succeeds Todd Gish, Vice President, who has transitioned to lead the U.S. Insurance Group expense and risk management function in the finance division. 

In her new position, Miller is responsible for the oversight of the company’s new business administration and policy issuance functions for life insurance, disability income insurance, executive benefits, and annuity products. 

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Prior to joining MassMutual, Miller held leadership positions with Maple Life Companies and Allstate Corporation.  She is a Fellow in the Life Management Institute and a Six Sigma Master Black Belt.  She received her BA degree from the University of Delaware. 

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