Payroll August 15, 2025
U.S. Jobless Claims Edge Lower, While Continuing Claims Remain Elevated
Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits edged lower last week, suggesting employers remain reluctant to lay off workers.
Payroll August 13, 2025
Social Security Recipients May See a 2.7% COLA Increase Next Year, New Estimate Shows
The Senior Citizens League now estimates the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment will fall in at 2.7% in 2026, up .2% over the 2025 increase.
Payroll August 13, 2025
House Dems Introduce Bill to Prevent More Downsizing at Social Security Offices
New Mexico Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury is leading a group of Democrats who are pushing to ensure Congress gets a say in any downsizing at the Social Security Administration.
Payroll August 12, 2025
Trump’s New 401(k) Order Could Reshape How Americans Invest for Retirement
Some potential impacts include retirement plan exposure to alternative assets such as private equity and crypto alongside traditional options like mutual funds and ETFs.
Payroll July 29, 2025
Social Security Makes Major Decision for Beneficiaries Who Receive Paper Checks
The Social Security Administration is backing away from a plan that would have eliminated paper checks for benefit payments issued to beneficiaries.
Payroll July 2, 2025
Supporting Mental Health in the Accounting and Tax Profession
Behind the spreadsheets, filings, and budgets lies a growing concern in the accounting and tax industry: burnout is real and it's on the rise.
Payroll July 2, 2025
Here’s Why Social Security Checks Could be Smaller for Some Americans in July
A new policy calls for overpayments made by the Social Security Administration to beneficiaries to be collected at a rate of up to 50% of monthly benefits until the overpayment is recouped.
Payroll June 30, 2025
Half of Managers Use AI To Determine Who Gets Promoted and Fired
78% use AI to determine raises, 77% for promotions, 66% for layoffs, and 64% for terminations. More than 1 in 5 managers say they frequently allow AI to make final decisions without human input.
Payroll June 23, 2025
What is a ‘Trump Account’ and How Can it Help New Parents and Their Babies?
Under the tax-and-spending bill currently in Congress, qualifying parents of newborn children through Dec. 31, 2028, will receive $1,000 for what’s being called a Trump Account. It could be opened by a parent or guardian.
Small Business June 23, 2025
Gusto and Elevate Partner to Enhance Consumer Benefits for Small Businesses
Through the partnership with Elevate, Gusto now offers enhanced HSAs, FSAs, and consumer benefits to small businesses—complementing its existing benefits platform that includes health insurance and more.
Payroll June 23, 2025
Employers Are Shifting Benefit Strategies Amid Cost Pressures
Employers face greater challenges in delivering their strategy in key areas such as health benefits (44%), wellbeing programs (44%), and leave benefits (36%).
Payroll June 20, 2025
Outlook Darkens for Social Security, Medicare Solvency
Both funds could be unable to cover obligations less than a decade from now, according to annual reports released June 18 by the programs’ trustees.