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 August 15, 2025
9 Smart Things to Do with Your Annual Bonus
No matter the size of your hard-earned bonus, you should think about how it can best serve you and your financial goals in both the short and long term.
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.
Payroll August 14, 2025
Survey: 54% of Workers Got Hired Through a Connection
When asked what made the most significant difference in their most recent job search, respondents pointed to personal connections (27%) and professional connections (23%) as the most valuable.
Payroll August 13, 2025
CEO Lists 3 Scenarios Where You Should Reject a Raise From Your Employer
A business expert reveals three situations where accepting a raise can actually damage your long-term career prospects and financial future.
Payroll August 13, 2025
Social Security Recipients May See a 2.7% COLA Increase Next Year, New Estimate Shows
The Senior Citizens League now estimates the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment will fall in at 2.7% in 2026, up .2% over the 2025 increase.
Payroll August 13, 2025
House Dems Introduce Bill to Prevent More Downsizing at Social Security Offices
New Mexico Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury is leading a group of Democrats who are pushing to ensure Congress gets a say in any downsizing at the Social Security Administration.
Payroll August 13, 2025
Trump’s Pick to Head BLS Suggested Suspending Monthly Jobs Report
In a recent interview before his nomination, EJ Antoni suggested suspending the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ monthly jobs reports and publishing only quarterly numbers until issues with data collection are corrected.
Payroll August 12, 2025
Trump’s New 401(k) Order Could Reshape How Americans Invest for Retirement
Some potential impacts include retirement plan exposure to alternative assets such as private equity and crypto alongside traditional options like mutual funds and ETFs.
Payroll August 12, 2025
Average U.S. Household Debt Reaches $152K
The average American household is more than $150,000 in debt, with mortgages accounting for more than two-thirds of what’s owed.
Staffing August 12, 2025
Gen Z and Millennials Embrace AI, But May Not Tell Their Boss
AI isn't the only technology in the workplace shadows. Sixty-three percent of survey respondents report using personal apps or software for work purposes. Unchecked, this could create a significant security risk for organizations.
Payroll August 12, 2025
Trump Names Heritage Foundation’s EJ Antoni to Lead Bureau of Labor Statistics
EJ Antoni, chief economist of the conservative Heritage Foundation, will lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics after President Trump fired the former head of the agency earlier this month.