Benefits April 27, 2026
The most current data from the Social Security Administration shows the average retirement benefit is $2,079 a month. That varies greatly, however, based on when you start drawing benefits.
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June 3, 2016
Nearly three-fourths (73 percent) of accountants say their business clients are planning to increase or maintain their number of employees over the next 12 months and only five percent noted that businesses plan to reduce their number of employees in ...
May 31, 2016
Senior citizens in 47 states and the District of Columbia aren't replacing enough of their pre-retirement incomes, according to a new Bankrate.com study. Many financial experts believe retirees need at least 70% of the income they earned in their ...
May 30, 2016
Despite bluer skies and warmer weather, some workers are feeling a little gray when it comes to their vacation time away from work. According to a new survey by staffing firm Accountemps, one-third of professionals (33 percent) feel they don't have ...
May 29, 2016
If you or your clients are strapped for time, don’t waste hours on end searching for the best YouTube videos. Instead, get started with these 10. From there, you will have a better idea of the type of quality you will find on the world’s largest ...
May 28, 2016
As part of Xero’s payroll offering, employers can pay employees through direct deposit or with instant paychecks. Timesheets are included at no extra cost and employees are also provided with their own app, through which they can enter their ...
May 25, 2016
On its tax returns, the company deducted about $4 million in compensation and $7.3 million paid to the sons in 2003 and 2004, respectively. The IRS audited the business and partially disallowed the deductions for compensation.
May 24, 2016
New managers face a number of challenges, but which is the most daunting? CFOs were asked, "In your opinion, what is the most difficult part of becoming a manager for the first time?"
May 24, 2016
The traditional distinction between employees and independent contractors is discouraging companies from offering gig economy workers important support, particularly when it comes to taxes. That'd according to Joseph Kennedy, senior fellow at the ...
May 24, 2016
As more politicians and union-affiliated groups push for higher minimum wages, employers need to prepare now for the significant financial, compliance, and regulatory challenges these changes bring.
May 23, 2016
"Mid-morning is an ideal time for a job interview because it gives the interviewer time to set daily priorities and settle into his or her day before the meeting," said Bill Driscoll, district president for Accountemps. "Avoid scheduling an ...
May 23, 2016
As a result of the Labor Department's new overtime rules, management positions in restaurants will disappear, limiting career advancement and hurting restaurant employees and owners, according to the National Council of Chain Restaurants.
May 23, 2016
For businesses, this could be the next big compliance challenge following the Affordable Care Act. So it’s concerning that many employers are not fully prepared to navigate the new rules.