Retirement September 30, 2026
History of Social Security COLAs
The predicted 2027 cost-of-living adjustment of 3.5% would rank 19th among the increases implemented since 1977, the first year Social Security began calculating the annual boost.
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.
Payroll November 12, 2024
Watch For These 5 Changes to Social Security in 2025
For most people, Social Security will play a significant role in this plan, so staying up to date on the latest benefits information is crucial.
Taxes November 12, 2024
Dozens of States Will Not Tax Social Security in 2025
GoBankingRates.com released a new report that reveals there are 41 states that will not tax Social Security benefits next year.
Benefits November 4, 2024
Finance & Insurance Tops All Industries in Employee Benefits
The Finance & Insurance industry has the best benefits, as the industry earned the highest overall score of 92.33 out of a possible 100.
Taxes November 1, 2024
IRS Releases 401(k), IRA Contribution Limits For 2025
The 401(k) contribution limit will increase to $23,500 next year, the IRS says, but the IRA contribution limit will stay at $7,000.
Benefits November 1, 2024
U.S. Workers Want More Support on Financial Well-Being
The survey found U.S. employers are prioritizing support for mental (73%) and physical (50%) well-being.
Payroll October 23, 2024
73% of Employees Want More Education on Company Benefits
HR managers say they spend 12 hours on average, or more than one-fourth of their week, on payroll and benefit-related administrative tasks–with 27% of them spending 20 hours or more.