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.
Risk Management November 19, 2025
Protecting Your Practice from Uninsurable, Uncovered Costs
After five consecutive years of cuts, Medicare physicians can finally expect to see higher revenues in 2026.
Payroll November 14, 2025
Is Democrats’ Proposal to Boost Monthly Social Security by $200 a Good Idea?
Two hundred dollars a month more for Social Security and veterans’ benefit recipients from January to July? Democrats are pushing the idea, but fiscal watchdogs are not enthusiastic.
Payroll Software November 12, 2025
Patriot Payroll Adds Integration with Health Benefits Platform
The new integration embeds insurance shopping, enrollment, and payroll deductions directly inside Patriot's payroll software.
Benefits November 11, 2025
How to Advise Clients on Paying for Long-Term Care
Long-term care insurance (LTCI) provides choices and allows families to make prudent decisions. It alleviates some of the financial burden and lets families provide care for a parent or loved one in a setting of their choosing.
Payroll November 6, 2025
More Employers Are Adding Emergency Savings Options as a Benefit
With nearly half of workers saying they lack sufficient emergency savings, many employers are stepping up to help ease this financial burden through innovative workplace benefits.
Payroll November 6, 2025
3 in 5 Workers Willing to Forgo Raises Amid Layoff and Job Security Concerns
41% of workers haven’t received a meaningful raise in more than two years, and the majority (61%) are willing to accept a smaller or no raise due to concerns about layoffs and job security.
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.