Worker Confidence Rebounded in December

January 8, 2014 

Worker Confidence Rebounded in December

In tandem with broader economic indicators, the Randstad US Employee Confidence Index, which tracks U.S. workers' perspectives around jobs and the economy each month, rose 0.7 points to 55.2 in December 2013. The Randstad Employment Tracker was conducted online by Harris Interactive between December 3 and 5 on behalf of Randstad and included 1,104 employed…

 As Healthcare Law Affects Insurance Rates, 401(k) Saving Drops

January 7, 2014 

As Healthcare Law Affects Insurance Rates, 401(k) Saving Drops

Tax deferred retirement savings accounts, especially 401(k)s, have long been a standard for American workers looking to ensure some savings and income during their retirement years. But the economy and recent changes to healthcare law and insurance premiums are having a negative effect on savings rates.

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January 3, 2014 

14 Top Income Tax Breaks Expiring in ‘14

When the ball dropped in Times Square at midnight on New Year’s Eve, it did more than signal the start of another year. It also officially closed the books on several significant tax breaks for individuals and small business owners. Unless these provisions are resurrected by a bipartisan Congress – no sure bet – they…

 N.J. Minimum Wage Increases by $1.00

January 1, 2014 

N.J. Minimum Wage Increases by $1.00

Effective January 1, 2014, New Jersey's minimum wage will rise by $1 to $8.25 an hour, boosting the paychecks of more than 250,000 New Jerseyans and bumping up costs for businesses with low-wage workers.

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January 1, 2014 

How to Run Small Business Payroll in 5 Minutes

Intuit Payroll review with Kristen from GoodOnYa Deli on how Intuit Full Service Payroll helps her run payroll in five minutes. "If I could describe Intuit Payroll in one word, it would be easy." Learn more at http://payroll.intuit.com/

 San Jose Minimum Wage Rises to $10.15 Per Hour

January 1, 2014 

San Jose Minimum Wage Rises to $10.15 Per Hour

Even as California and the rest of the nation move toward raising the minimum wage to $10 an hour, San Jose's lowest-paid workers are about to get even bigger paychecks and should continue to earn more than their peers for years to come.

 Long-Term Unemployment Benefits End

January 1, 2014 

Long-Term Unemployment Benefits End

All extended federal benefits ended last week because the budget deal reached by U.S. Senate and House negotiators didn't include extension of the federal Emergency Unemployment Compensation program. The added benefits were authorized in 2008 and extended 11 times as the recession and its effects dragged on.

 5 Money-Saving New Year’s Resolutions

December 30, 2013 

5 Money-Saving New Year’s Resolutions

With the countdown to resolution season rapidly approaching its end, the leading credit card comparison website CardHub.com today announced 5 Money-Saving New Year’s Resolutions in order to help people begin 2014 on the right financial foot.

 Ohio Minimum Wage Goes Up On Jan. 1

December 26, 2013 

Ohio Minimum Wage Goes Up On Jan. 1

Ohio's 330,000 minimum wage workers will see their pay climb 10 cents to $7.95 an hour beginning Jan. 1 when the automatic hike takes effect. Minimum wages for tipped workers will get a 5 cent bump to $3.98 an hour.