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.
Small Business September 3, 2024
Taxes, Health Care Costs Top Concerns For Small Businesses, Report Says
The National Federation of Independent Business found that more Main Street employers view taxes as a "critical" problem.
Payroll August 21, 2024
Social Security COLA Benefits to Increase Less in 2025, New Estimate Says
The cost-of-living adjustment for 2025 is projected to be 2.57%, down from 3.2% in 2024, according to The Senior Citizens League.
Taxes August 19, 2024
IRS Releases 401(k) Employer Match Guidance for Student Loan Repayments
The SECURE 2.0 ACT permits employers to provide matching contributions for employees based on their payments on student loans.
Payroll August 19, 2024 Sponsored
78% of Employees Would Leave Job with Subpar Benefits, Report Finds
In a challenge to business owners already struggling to hire and retain talent, 78% of employees say they would find a new job if their benefits package was inadequate, a new report found.
Payroll August 16, 2024
6 Things to Know About the Social Security Number Data Breach
The hacking group, called USD0D, claims to have stolen the personal records of 2.9 billion Americans and is for sale on the dark web.
Payroll August 13, 2024
New Report Shows Benefits Are a Key to Staff Retention
Most workers at small (71%) and large companies (63%) have struggled to save long-term for emergencies or retirement because of medical costs.
Taxes August 13, 2024
Trump Pitches Repeal of Tax on Social Security Benefits
The cost of fully exempting Social Security benefits from taxes could top $1.6 trillion over a decade, according to the Tax Foundation.
Payroll July 30, 2024
Labor Challenges Persist Among Mostly Confident Business Owners, According to CBIZ Index
The need for skilled workers, a lack of pricing power, and marginal pressures are the biggest challenges right now for SMB owners.
Firm Management July 30, 2024
How PTO Policies Can Attract Top Talent
A well-crafted PTO plan is a vital employee benefit and can be a powerful tool for attracting and retaining top talent in the accounting, tax and financial profession.
Payroll July 30, 2024
Over Three in Four Adults Want Overhaul to U.S. Social Security System, Survey Says
Americans—especially Gen Xers and Millennials—are becoming increasingly alarmed about the Social Security system's solvency.
Benefits July 22, 2024
Millions of Small Biz Workers Have Health Coverage, Analysis Shows
Thanks largely to the Affordable Care Act, 6.2 million self-employed or small businesses workers have gained access to health care.
Payroll July 15, 2024
Gen X Employees’ Retirement Savings Look Skimpy, Survey Finds
A new study of 55-year-olds by Prudential finds Gen Xers have median retirement savings of under $50,000.