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.
Accounting July 22, 2024
Number of the Day: $839,687
Equity partner compensation has dramatically risen from 2019 to 2023, according to data from INSIDE Public Accounting.
Benefits July 22, 2024
Millions of Small Biz Workers Have Health Coverage, Analysis Shows
Thanks largely to the Affordable Care Act, 6.2 million self-employed or small businesses workers have gained access to health care.
Payroll July 22, 2024
A Better Employee Exit Experience Can Help Attract New Talent, Gallup Says
A good exit experience can make workers 40% more likely to recommend their former employer as a great place to work.
Payroll July 22, 2024
Mortgage Rates Drop Below 7%
It was the first time since February that the average 30-year rate was in the sub-7 range. The reason: optimism that the Federal Reserve might cut rates in the near future.
Payroll July 22, 2024
Initial Jobless Claims Up By Most Since Early May
Initial claims increased by 20,000 to 243,000 in the week ended July 13, according to Labor Department data released last week.
Payroll July 18, 2024
IRS Updates Guidance on RMDs
The final regulations reflect changes made by the SECURE Act and the SECURE 2.0 Act impacting retirement plan participants, IRA owners and their beneficiaries.
Accounting July 17, 2024
How the Accountant Shortage Is Rippling Through the Startup World
The are fewer CPAs, which is a problem for entrepreneurs, but while some lament the loss, others are looking to fill it.
Payroll July 17, 2024
Half of U.S. Businesses Report Lower Salary Budgets for 2024 than Previous Year
The report found employers are being more conservative with their salary budgets as they anticipate lower demand resulting in longer-term stability in their employee base following a period of high resignation and turnover.
Payroll July 15, 2024
Poll Shows Over Half of U.S. Employees Are Job Hunting
Firm leaders could prevent voluntary turnover with a few key changes, like offering better compensation and benefits.
Payroll July 15, 2024
Gen X Employees’ Retirement Savings Look Skimpy, Survey Finds
A new study of 55-year-olds by Prudential finds Gen Xers have median retirement savings of under $50,000.
Small Business July 15, 2024
Small Business Owners’ Optimism Reaches New High at Year’s Midway Point
Small business owners have higher hopes for the future, although inflation continues to be a thorny obstacle, the NFIB said.
Small Business July 15, 2024
Self-Employed Workers Waver on Summer Vacations
More independent workers are considering the state of the economy when deciding whether to take time off this summer.