Payroll March 14, 2025
Judge Orders Federal Agencies to Reverse Layoffs
A federal judge in California on March 13 ordered six agencies to reinstate the employment of probationary employees who were fired by the Trump administration.
Payroll March 13, 2025
U.S. Jobless Claims Edge Down to Near Pre-Pandemic Levels
Initial claims decreased by 2,000 to 220,000 in the week ended March 8, remaining roughly in line with pre-COVID levels.
Payroll March 12, 2025
Social Security Resumes Policy for Collecting Benefits Paid in Error
The Social Security Administration said it was acting in the interest of fiscal responsibility. Advocates for Social Security beneficiaries described the action as cruel and harmful.
Payroll March 12, 2025
How to Survive a Period of Unemployment
Going without income as a result of unemployment creates financial stress, but there are ways to make it a little bit easier.
Payroll March 12, 2025
More Than 1 in 3 Americans Have Faced a Financial Scam or Fraud in the Past Year, Survey Finds
The latest Bankrate Financial Fraud Survey reveals that about 1 in 3 U.S. adults (34%) have experienced financial fraud or a scam in the past 12 months, since January 2024. Among them, nearly 2 in 5 (37%) lost money.
Payroll March 12, 2025
8 Reasons Why You Might Want to Delay Retirement
While life doesn’t always go according to plan, would-be retirees can make the best of a delayed retirement timeline—and may even find that putting it off for a few years is a good idea.
Payroll March 6, 2025
U.S. Jobless Claims Fall, Allaying Concerns About Labor Market
Applications for unemployment benefits dropped last week and returned to muted levels seen at the start of the year, offering some relief after other reports pointed to worsening labor-market conditions.
IRS March 5, 2025
IRS Workforce Could Be Slashed By Half, Reports Say
At the behest of the White House, the IRS is reportedly planning to cut its staff by as much as 50% as the Trump administration continues its mission to shrink the size of the federal workforce.
Payroll March 5, 2025
As Federal Layoffs Plunge Workers Into a Tough Labor Market, Here’s How to Prepare For the Worst
With low confidence in their careers and a significant number of Americans concerned about their financial situation in case of a job loss, it’s more important than ever for all workers to prepare financially for the future.
Payroll March 5, 2025
5 Ways to Know if Unretirement is Right For You
Unretirement means you don’t have to stay retired. With the rising cost of what seems like everything, you might be forced back to work even if you were comfortable in retirement.
Payroll March 4, 2025
Elon Musk Calls Social Security ‘the Biggest Ponzi Scheme of All Time’
During an appearance on comedian Joe Rogan’s podcast last week, Musk criticized Social Security benefits, which are received by an estimated 72.5 million Americans.
Small Business March 3, 2025
Americans Want Administration to Do More for the Economy, Say Polls
Two polls signaled that President Donald Trump risks putting off Americans worried about the economy and inflation with the broad flurry of measures during his first weeks in office.