Small Business June 27, 2025
U.S. Economy Shrinks as Americans Spend Less
According to federal data released Friday morning, consumers spent nearly $30 billion less in May than in April, shrinking the economy and putting economists on high alert.
Payroll June 26, 2025
A Quarter of Americans Say They Need to Make $150,000 or More to Live Comfortably
As high prices, tariffs and economic uncertainty reignite concerns of a recession, the majority of U.S. adults (77%) say they aren’t completely financially secure, according to Bankrate’s new Financial Freedom Survey.
Payroll June 26, 2025
States With the Highest and Lowest Take-Home Pay for a $100,000 Salary
The personal finance website GoBankingRates analyzed state and federal data from the Tax Foundation for 2024 to assess what a $100,000 income looks like in each state.
Payroll June 26, 2025
15 States Where a College Degree Will Be Most Important for Landing a Job
By 2031, more than 12.5 million jobs will require at least some form of college education, with roles like accountants, general and operations managers, registered nurses, and software developers among the largest openings.
Payroll June 25, 2025
Paying for College without Sabotaging Retirement
The sticker price on even a state university might be $30,000 to $40,000 a year with room and board, and a private school may be $300,000 to $350,000 if the parents are paying the full freight.
Small Business June 24, 2025
As ICE Raids Continue, How Do Employers Know if Their Workers Are Legal?
While the government’s E-Verify system is regarded as an increasingly reliable — although not infallible — way of weeding out undocumented workers, few businesses use it.
Payroll June 24, 2025
What is a HENRY and Are You One?
HENRY isn’t an insult; it’s a nickname given to a certain demographic in the personal finance world. If you earn a decent income but feel like you aren’t building enough wealth, you might be a HENRY.
Payroll June 23, 2025
What is a ‘Trump Account’ and How Can it Help New Parents and Their Babies?
Under the tax-and-spending bill currently in Congress, qualifying parents of newborn children through Dec. 31, 2028, will receive $1,000 for what’s being called a Trump Account. It could be opened by a parent or guardian.
Small Business June 23, 2025
Gusto and Elevate Partner to Enhance Consumer Benefits for Small Businesses
Through the partnership with Elevate, Gusto now offers enhanced HSAs, FSAs, and consumer benefits to small businesses—complementing its existing benefits platform that includes health insurance and more.
Payroll June 23, 2025
Employers Are Shifting Benefit Strategies Amid Cost Pressures
Employers face greater challenges in delivering their strategy in key areas such as health benefits (44%), wellbeing programs (44%), and leave benefits (36%).
Payroll June 20, 2025
4 Generations Battle Headwinds and Uncertainties to Prepare for Retirement
Almost seven in 10 workers (68%) across generations feel they could work until retirement and still not save enough to meet their needs.
Payroll June 20, 2025
Survey: Majority of Americans Say Tariffs Will Hurt Economy and Wallets
Most Americans expect tariffs to hurt the economy and their wallets. Many are cutting back ahead of July 4th holiday.