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.
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 12, 2024
Consumer Housing Sentiment Up Significantly Year over Year
This month, a new record-high share of consumers indicated that they expect mortgage rates to decline over the next 12 months, while fewer respondents said they expect home prices to rise.
Payroll December 12, 2024
Retirement Regrets Spark Financial Resolutions for the New Year
82% of employees over the age of 45 wish they had sought advice or guidance on retirement savings when they were younger. The same number wish they understood the importance of compounding interest sooner.
Firm Management December 12, 2024
Students Stressed and Anxious While Higher Education Funding Questions Loom
Two of their top eight stressors include finances. Cost of living is the second-most common stressor (35%), followed by paying for college/student loan debt (29%).
Human Resources December 12, 2024
54% of Hiring Managers Warn Against Too Much Honesty at Work
While 70% of hiring managers believe employees should feel comfortable discussing personal issues with their manager if they impact their work, nearly 39% find it challenging to help employees navigate these issues (e.g., health, relationships, finances) to improve productivity.
Payroll December 11, 2024
IRS Reminds Retirees of RMD Requirements by Year-End
Required minimum distributions (RMDs) are amounts that many retirement plan and IRA account owners must withdraw annually. These withdrawals are considered taxable income and may incur penalties if not taken on time.
Payroll March 26, 2024
How New Retirees Can Navigate Debt Challenges
A conservative approach to debt on behalf of family is likely to be healthier for all involved in the long run, too.
Payroll March 26, 2024
Here’s the Projected Pay Range for Seven Accounting and Tax Roles in 2024
The balance of power is tilting slightly back toward employers with the Great Resignation winding down, Randstad USA says.
Payroll November 30, 2023
Mortgage Rates Drop Below 7.5%
The average rate on 30-year fixed mortgages retreated to 7.41% this week, down from 7.55% the previous week, according to Bankrate’s weekly national survey of large lenders.