Payroll March 14, 2026
U.S. Job Openings Broadly Picked Up in January, Layoffs Fell
Available positions increased to 6.95 million from 6.55 million in December, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data out March 13.
Payroll March 18, 2025
Gender Pay Gap Varies by State, Industry, Job and Race
More than ever before, women in the U.S. are taking control of their finances, investing in their future selves and making smart money choices. But there’s still one obstacle in their way today: the gender pay gap.
Payroll March 14, 2025
RMDs Must Start by April 1 for Retirees Over 73
In most cases, retirees who turned 73 in 2024 must begin receiving payments from Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRAs), 401(k)s and similar workplace retirement plans by Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
Taxes March 14, 2025
Oz Reportedly Underpaid Social Security and Medicare Taxes in 2022 and 2023
President Trump's pick to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Dr. Mehmet Oz, is set to have his confirmation hearing before senators on Friday, a day after reports surfaced that he may have “significantly” underpaid Social Security and Medicare taxes in recent years.
Payroll March 14, 2025
Judge Orders Federal Agencies to Reverse Layoffs
A federal judge in California on March 13 ordered six agencies to reinstate the employment of probationary employees who were fired by the Trump administration.
Payroll March 13, 2025
U.S. Jobless Claims Edge Down to Near Pre-Pandemic Levels
Initial claims decreased by 2,000 to 220,000 in the week ended March 8, remaining roughly in line with pre-COVID levels.
Small Business March 12, 2025
Egg Prices Start to Drop as Consumers Cut Back Demand
U.S. egg prices are finally showing signs of relief after a nearly 60% surge over the past year has made shoppers reluctant to buy.
Payroll March 12, 2025
Social Security Resumes Policy for Collecting Benefits Paid in Error
The Social Security Administration said it was acting in the interest of fiscal responsibility. Advocates for Social Security beneficiaries described the action as cruel and harmful.
Payroll March 12, 2025
How to Survive a Period of Unemployment
Going without income as a result of unemployment creates financial stress, but there are ways to make it a little bit easier.
Payroll March 12, 2025
More Than 1 in 3 Americans Have Faced a Financial Scam or Fraud in the Past Year, Survey Finds
The latest Bankrate Financial Fraud Survey reveals that about 1 in 3 U.S. adults (34%) have experienced financial fraud or a scam in the past 12 months, since January 2024. Among them, nearly 2 in 5 (37%) lost money.
Payroll March 12, 2025
8 Reasons Why You Might Want to Delay Retirement
While life doesn’t always go according to plan, would-be retirees can make the best of a delayed retirement timeline—and may even find that putting it off for a few years is a good idea.
Small Business March 11, 2025
Small Businesses Pushing for Tax Simplification to Help Them Meet Their Goals in 2025, Survey Finds
U.S. small businesses are planning for 2025 to be a year of growth and optimism—and they're urging Congress and the Trump administration to prioritize tax reform, address inflation, enhance workforce development, cut regulatory red tape, and increase access to capital, according to a new survey from Goldman Sachs.
Taxes March 7, 2025
Michigan Businessman Found Guilty of Employment Tax Crimes
A federal jury convicted a Michigan businessman on March 5, 2025, for not paying employment taxes and not filing his own individual income tax returns.