General News May 6, 2025
Student Loan Collections Start This Week
Starting Monday, the government will resume collections on federal student loans that are more than 270 days past due.
Firm Management May 6, 2025
PwC RIF’d About 2% of Its U.S. Workforce
Fresh off the launch of its new logo comes a fresh round of layoffs at PwC, as the Big Four accounting firm is letting go of about 1,500 U.S. employees this week.
Payroll May 5, 2025
Trump Asks Supreme Court for DOGE Access to Social Security Data
The Trump administration is challenging a federal trial judge’s order blocking DOGE from having full access to personally identifiable information in the Social Security Administration database.
Payroll May 4, 2025
Global Pension Assets Hit Record $58.5 Trillion
Global pensions assets rose by 4.9% year on year in 2024, reaching a record $58.5 trillion, led by growth in the largest defined contribution (DC) markets, according to the latest Global Pension Assets Study from WTW’s Thinking Ahead Institute.
Payroll May 2, 2025
U.S. Payroll Gain of 177,000 Shows Tariff Uncertainty Yet to Dent Hiring
Nonfarm payrolls increased 177,000 last month after the prior two months’ advances were revised lower, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data out Friday. The unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.2%.
IRS May 1, 2025
IRS Raises HSA Contribution Limits for 2026
The IRS on Thursday issued its annual inflation-adjusted amounts for health savings accounts next year, with small increases across the board as inflation cools.
Benefits May 1, 2025
Dynamis Partners with Payroll Integrations to Expand Network of Payroll Partners for Third-Party Administrators
The new partnership enables Dynamis to connect with Payroll Integrations’ network of over 200 payroll and benefit providers, expanding TPA’s automated access to payroll data for the plan sponsors they work with.
Payroll May 1, 2025
U.S. Economy Shrinks for First Time Since 2022 on Imports Surge
The U.S. economy contracted at the start of the year for the first time since 2022 on a monumental pre-tariffs import surge and more moderate consumer spending, a first snapshot of the ripple effects from President Donald Trump’s trade policy.
Small Business April 29, 2025
Mother’s Day Spending Forecast to Reach $34 Billion
Consumer spending on Mother’s Day is expected to reach $34.1 billion this year, according to the annual survey from the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics.
Accounting December 10, 2025
Registration Opens for Ensuring Success 2025: Up to 14 Hours of Free Streaming CPE Sessions in 2 Days – Dec. 10-11
Ensuring Success is a 2-day, free online CPE conference that lets you earn up to 14 hours of CPE credits from your office or anywhere else. Dec. 10-11, 2025. Register now!
Technology April 28, 2025
Digits Announces Integration With Gusto
The accounting technology company announced April 25 a new integration partnership with payroll solutions provider Gusto, aimed at simplifying financial management for small businesses.
Payroll April 28, 2025
House GOP Drafts Cuts to Federal Employee Pension System
Federal employee pension benefits are set to be pared back in Republicans’ giant tax-and-spending package working its way through the U.S. House, another slap at a workforce roiled by Elon Musk’s cost-cutting efforts.