Payroll May 4, 2026
Payroll Pulse: AI, the Payroll Ledger, and the Real Meaning of ‘Touchless Payroll’
Artificial intelligence is moving rapidly into payroll systems, often marketed as the next step toward “touchless” processing.
Payroll October 24, 2025
Social Security COLA for 2026 is 2.8%
A study conducted by The Senior Citizens League estimates that the median senior survives on less than $2,000 a month. The study also found that 73% of seniors count on Social Security to provide more than half of their monthly income.
Payroll October 24, 2025
Bills to Pay Federal Workers During Shutdown Stall, But Senators Say They Are Ready to Compromise
Key senators of both parties said they would try to find a way to pay all federal employees during the partial government shutdown after the Senate blocked consideration of dueling proposals on Oct. 23.
Payroll October 23, 2025
Mortgage Rates Drop to Lowest Level in a Year
The average for 30-year, fixed loans was 6.19%, down from 6.27% last week and the lowest since early October 2024, according to data from Freddie Mac.
Payroll October 21, 2025
AICPA Experts Offer Advice to Help During Times of Financial Hardship and Job Loss
The American Institute of CPAs has tips for those who have been directly affected by the government shutdown.
Financial Planning October 21, 2025
Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Early?
Most mortgages don’t come with a prepayment penalty, so you can make extra payments or pay off the loan in full at any time without incurring a fee.
Payroll October 20, 2025
7 in 10 Employees Say They’re Uncomfortable Talking Politics at Work, Survey Finds
According to the "Politics in the Workplace Report" from jobs platform Monster, political talk remains a major source of tension on the job.
Payroll October 20, 2025
9 in 10 Older Workers Say They’ve Faced Age Discrimination at Work
Ninety percent of employees over the age of 50 who were surveyed by Resume Now say they've felt discriminated against because of their age, and nearly half (47%) believe their younger colleagues show a lack of respect toward them.
Payroll October 20, 2025
OMB Delays Firing Federal Workers to Comply with Court Order
The Trump administration said Oct. 17 that it was holding off firing thousands of federal workers in order to comply with a temporary restraining order issued by a federal judge in California.
Accounting October 17, 2025
Acrisure to Cut 400 Accounting Jobs Next Year Due to AI
The layoffs are the result of AI technology deployed by Acrisure, which will automate a significant portion of the work performed by the affected employees, said company CEO Greg Williams.
Technology October 17, 2025
AI Isn’t Killing Jobs Yet, But It’s Making the Job Hunt Weird
AI interviewers are just one way that artificial intelligence technologies are impacting the job market. Here are some of the key dynamics playing out in 2025.
Payroll October 16, 2025
Chamber of Commerce Sues Over Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
The Chamber said in a lawsuit that it was illegal for President Donald Trump to slap a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications.
Economy October 16, 2025
Holiday Spending Predicted at $890 Per Person for 2025 Season
Consumers plan to spend $890.49 per person on average this year on holiday gifts, food, decorations and other seasonal items, according to the National Retail Federation’s annual consumer survey.