Payroll February 10, 2026
How is New Paid Family Leave Law in Minnesota Holding Up?
The program has seen more than $30 million in payments and 13,700 benefit approvals in its first month, according to data state officials shared Monday.
Payroll July 17, 2025
Initial Jobless Claims Shrink for Fifth Straight Week
Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits declined for a fifth week in a row to the lowest level since mid-April, showing a resilient job market.
Payroll July 15, 2025
How the $1,000 ‘Trump Accounts’ Compare to 529 Plans and Custodial Roth IRAs
Here’s what you should know about these “baby 401(k)s” and how they compare to other savings plans for children.
Payroll July 2, 2025
Here’s Why Social Security Checks Could be Smaller for Some Americans in July
A new policy calls for overpayments made by the Social Security Administration to beneficiaries to be collected at a rate of up to 50% of monthly benefits until the overpayment is recouped.
Payroll June 27, 2025
Recurring Jobless Claims Jump to Highest Level Since November 2021
Recurring applications for U.S. unemployment benefits rose to the highest since November 2021, extending a sharp increase over the past 1 1/2 months and signaling more people are staying out of work for longer.
Payroll June 23, 2025
What is a ‘Trump Account’ and How Can it Help New Parents and Their Babies?
Under the tax-and-spending bill currently in Congress, qualifying parents of newborn children through Dec. 31, 2028, will receive $1,000 for what’s being called a Trump Account. It could be opened by a parent or guardian.
Small Business June 23, 2025
Gusto and Elevate Partner to Enhance Consumer Benefits for Small Businesses
Through the partnership with Elevate, Gusto now offers enhanced HSAs, FSAs, and consumer benefits to small businesses—complementing its existing benefits platform that includes health insurance and more.
Payroll June 23, 2025
Employers Are Shifting Benefit Strategies Amid Cost Pressures
Employers face greater challenges in delivering their strategy in key areas such as health benefits (44%), wellbeing programs (44%), and leave benefits (36%).
Payroll June 20, 2025
Outlook Darkens for Social Security, Medicare Solvency
Both funds could be unable to cover obligations less than a decade from now, according to annual reports released June 18 by the programs’ trustees.
Payroll June 18, 2025
How Much it Costs to Retire Comfortably in Every State … Without a Social Security Safety Net
Social Security is the primary source of income for millions of people. But what if Social Security wasn’t an option? How much would you need to cover the cost of living in retirement?
Taxes May 19, 2025
Trump Wanted to End Social Security Taxation, But House Republicans Have Other Ideas
House Republicans have included a proposal in their tax bill to provide a $4,000 federal income tax deduction for lower- and middle-income seniors 65 and over.
Payroll May 19, 2025
Some Social Security Recipients Face 15% Cut to Benefits Starting in June
Social Security recipients who have fallen behind on student loan payments face having their benefits slashed as soon as next month.
Payroll May 13, 2025
How ‘Unretiring’ to Go Back to Work Can Affect Your Social Security Benefits
Does heading back to work mean giving up Social Security benefits? The answer depends on how old a person is and what their current benefits are. Here are four key things “unretirees” should consider before switching back to being a worker.