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.
Small Business January 3, 2025
More Americans Moving Into Southern States, U-Haul Data Shows
The trend of southern states netting larger numbers of one-way U-Haul customers continued during 2024, with South Carolina topping the U-Haul Growth Index for the first time. Texas, North Carolina, Florida and Tennessee round out the five leading growth states.
Payroll December 30, 2024
Here Are the States Where Minimum Wage is Going Up in 2025
In 2025, more than 20 states will see minimum wage increases for hourly workers, though the federal minimum wage will remain $7.25—the same its been since 2009.
Small Business December 30, 2024
U.S. Consumer Confidence Pulled Back in December
December’s fall in confidence was led by consumers over 35 years old; consumers under 35 became more confident.
Payroll December 30, 2024
U.S. Continuing Unemployment Claims Rise to Highest in 3 Years
Recurring applications for U.S. unemployment benefits rose to the highest in more than three years, adding to signs that it is taking longer for out-of-work people to find a job.
Payroll December 30, 2024
35% of Americans Feel Behind on Retirement Savings: 7 Tips
For many people, retirement is a major goal and represents a life milestone. Unfortunately, 35% of American workers feel significantly behind when it comes to their retirement savings, according to Bankrate’s 2024 Retirement Savings Survey.
Payroll December 30, 2024
Colorado Employment Reports Are Unreliable, Says BLS
Colorado’s employment counts have become so unreliable the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in an unprecedented move, has stopped issuing reports based on them.
Payroll December 30, 2024
U.S. Salary Budgets Expected to Remain Static in 2025
Despite a conservative outlook for 2025, salary increases remain at a healthy rate by historic standards and amid higher total payroll expenses (which include salaries, bonuses, variable pay and benefit costs).
Payroll December 26, 2024
6 in 10 U.S. Companies Plan to Add New Positions in the First Half of 2025
34% plan to staff vacated positions, while 63% will increase the number of contract professionals on their teams. Robert Half is a talent solutions and business consulting firm.
Payroll December 23, 2024
Millions to Get Bigger Social Security Checks After Bipartisan Bill Passes
If signed by the president before the new Congress convenes on Jan. 3, the law would boost Social Security payments to more than 2 million beneficiaries, according to the Congressional Research Service.
Auditing December 19, 2024
Ensuring Success 2024 Online Conference Wrap Up, Day 2 –
Thursday's free CPE session topics begin at 9am ET, and include Secure Act 2.0 effects on retirement, CAS, business license management, firm strategies, tax resolution, firm staffing, and marketing. Day two sessions start at 9am ET.
Payroll December 19, 2024
6 Ways to Avoid a Financial Hangover
The festivity of December is replaced all too quickly by the due dates of January, when the bills from holiday spending and travel arrive. This kind of financial hangover can make the start of the year a little less joyful, but there are ways to prevent it.
Taxes December 18, 2024
Why Few Tipped Restaurant Workers Will Likely Benefit From Trump’s Promise of No Tax on Tips
While many workers hoped for tax-free tips, experts warn the proposal could disproportionately benefit higher earners and exacerbate inequalities in the service industry.