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 November 6, 2025
What’s Keeping Employees Around? More Than Half Say Health, Retirement and Family Benefits
The findings also highlight how technology is reshaping benefits management and freeing HR teams from tedious admin work so they can focus more on supporting their employees.
Advisory October 14, 2025
Deloitte, Other Contractors Pressed by Senators on Errors in Medicaid Eligibility Systems
Failures have resulted in the erroneous loss of health coverage and other vital safety-net benefits for low-income people. Malfunctions in those systems can cost millions and take years to fix.
Payroll October 10, 2025
When Will Social Security Announce 2026 COLA Increases? Well, It Depends
The official cost of living adjustment increase for 2026 was slated to be announced Oct. 15, but thanks to the government shutdown, that announcement may be delayed.
Payroll October 10, 2025
U.S. Initial Jobless Claims Increase to 235,000, According to Goldman Sachs Analysis
Initial claims rose to about 235,000 in the week ended Oct. 4 from the bank's estimate of roughly 224,000 the prior week, Goldman Sachs economists said in a note to clients.
Benefits September 23, 2025
Rise in Health Insurance Costs Spurs Action by Businesses
Employers project their healthcare costs, before plan changes, will increase by 9.1% in 2026, compared with 8.1% in 2025 and 7.0% in 2024. The trend after plan changes is 8.0%, 7.0% and 6.0%, respectively.
Taxes September 15, 2025
IRS Releases Final Regs on Roth Catch-Up Contributions
The regulations include final rules related to a SECURE 2.0 Act provision requiring that catch-up contributions made by certain higher-income participants be designated as after-tax Roth contributions, the IRS said.
Payroll September 11, 2025
U.S. Initial Jobless Claims Jump to Highest in Nearly Four Years
Initial claims rose by 27,000 to 263,000 in the week ended Sept. 6, the highest since October 2021, according to Labor Department data released on Sept. 11.
Payroll September 10, 2025
Try This Updated Online Tool to See How Much Your Social Security Checks Will Be When You Retire
Find out through the Social Security Administration's retirement calculator, which instantly creates a chart with your projected monthly retirement benefits at age 62, 67 or 70, whenever you decide to start collecting payments.
Payroll September 9, 2025
What is the IRS Rule of 55 and How Does it Work?
The rule of 55 can benefit workers who have an employer-sponsored retirement account and are looking to retire early or need access to the funds if they’ve lost their job near the end of their career.
Payroll September 3, 2025
Younger Workers Concerned About Future Viability of Social Security
Social Security is 90 years old, and a new report from AARP shows a sharp decline in confidence in the program’s future—especially among younger adults.
Payroll August 15, 2025
U.S. Jobless Claims Edge Lower, While Continuing Claims Remain Elevated
Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits edged lower last week, suggesting employers remain reluctant to lay off workers.
Payroll August 15, 2025
Retiree Activists Mark 90th Anniversary of Social Security with Nationwide Call to Action
Local Alliance activists are holding events in more than 18 states, including Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.