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June 5, 2019 

The Hustle: Nearly Half of U.S. Workers Have a Side Gig

The average otherwise-employed side hustler brings in an extra $1,122 per month by working 12 hours a week. For most (66%), the extra money accounts for less than half of their monthly earnings. However, 3 in 10 say the extra income is needed to pay ...

 Comdata Launches Fintwist Solution

June 5, 2019 

Comdata Launches Fintwist Solution

Fintwist also provides financial management tools that give employees insight into where they spend their money and allow them to make informed financial and budgeting decisions. Taking advantage of the Fintwist solution, employers can help employees ...

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June 5, 2019 

Do Clawback Penalties Spur Misreporting?

Which is the better way to spur achievement – by rewarding employees for attaining goals or by penalizing them for failing to do so? While the question has remained a perennial matter of debate, a new scholarly paper observes that "given the financial ...

Ben Haimowitz

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June 5, 2019 

Small Business Wages and Hiring Growth Hold Stready

The South continues to lead regions in employment growth; the West remains the top region for hourly earnings growth. Dallas is again the top metro for job growth; San Diego continues to lead metros for wage growth.

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June 4, 2019 

The Tax Blotter: June 4, 2019

With the summer coming up soon, your small business clients may arrange to have their teenaged kids work for the firm instead of lounging around the pool. This can provide ta advantages for bot the family and the business.

Ken Berry, JD