Payroll July 16, 2026
62% of Workers Say Working Harder No Longer Leads to Financial Progress
A majority of American workers no longer believe that increased effort at work leads to meaningful financial progress.
Payroll January 18, 2025
Should You Actively Trade in a Roth IRA?
Day trading in a Roth IRA is perfectly legal, but it may not be financially wise.
Taxes January 17, 2025
Reconciliation Debate to Test ‘Tax Cuts for the Rich’ Narrative
Washington is poised once again to return to united Republican control, and the GOP is preparing to extend the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act paired with deep cuts to federal programs that lower-income households rely on, such as Medicaid.
Benefits January 16, 2025
Medicaid Faces ‘Reset Moment’ Under Trump
It's not certain that major changes to such a keystone program can be accomplished in a single congressional year, but some form of cuts appears to be a pretty safe bet at this point.
Payroll January 15, 2025
7 Ways Gen Xers Can Turbocharge Retirement Savings Before It’s Too Late
The first edge of Gen X, which ranges in age from 44 to 59, is on the cusp of retirement, and they still have time and a handful of strategies to significantly improve their savings and retirement.
Taxes January 14, 2025
IRS and Treasury Department Propose Regs on New Roth Catch-Up Rule, 401(k) Auto Enrollment
The proposed regulations address several SECURE 2.0 Act provisions, including ones aimed at the new Roth IRA catch-up rule and the new automatic enrollment requirement for 401(k) and 403(b) plans.
Payroll December 13, 2024
Schumer Says Senate Will Vote on Social Security Changes That Would Benefit Thousands of Retirees
The Senate will vote on legislation to repeal two provisions that lower or eliminate Social Security benefits for many former public employees who have paid into the system.
Payroll December 13, 2024
Tuberville Calls Social Security a ‘Big Ponzi Scheme’
The Republican senator claimed Donald Trump and Frank Bisignano, the president-elect’s pick to run the Social Security Administration, will bring much needed reform to the retirement program.
Payroll December 5, 2024
Trump Taps Fiserv CEO Bisignano for Social Security Chief
If confirmed, Frank Bisignano would head the agency running the Social Security program, which is facing a budget shortfall.
Payroll December 4, 2024
Options Dwindling for Passing Social Security Fairness Act
U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) wants to circumvent normal rules by skipping a key committee and going directly to a full Senate vote.
Payroll November 26, 2024
Survey: 72% Worried They Won’t See Social Security Benefits Upon Retirement Age
More than half of workers expect to rely on Social Security benefits when they retire, yet 72% are concerned they won’t get them.
Payroll November 21, 2024
Bipartisan Bill Would Boost Monthly Social Security Benefits for 2.5M Americans
The House of Representatives last week overwhelmingly passed the Social Security Fairness Act, which now heads to the Senate.
Payroll November 18, 2024
Voters Deliver Mixed Verdicts on Increasing Minimum Wage But Back Paid Sick Leave
Three states approved wage hikes or paid leave, but three others rejected wage measures.