Payroll
8 Tips to Avoid Identity Theft and Fraud Over the Holidays
During the holiday season, criminals take advantage of large numbers of people shopping online to steal identities and money – as well as sensitive tax and financial data that can be used to file fraudulent tax returns when the filing season opens in ...
7 Holiday Spending Traps to Avoid, from the Illinois CPA Society
The hype around Black Friday and the holiday shopping season seems to always start earlier and promote bigger bargains. Motivated shoppers in the U.S. spent more than $700 billion during last year’s holiday season, according to the National Retail ...
For First Time, Americans Favor Banks Over Credit Unions in Survey
Three banks match the category average with scores of 78: Citizens Bank (unchanged), Fifth Third Bank (up 4%), and Regions Bank (down 1%).
52% of U.S. Workers Are Behind on Retirement Savings
The retirement setback from early withdrawals is noticeable by respondents who have done so; 61% are behind where they should be on retirement savings, and just 18% say they are ahead of where they should be.
Nearly Two Thirds of New Workers Experience Problems During Onboarding
The first days on a job aren't always smooth sailing, suggests new research from global staffing firm Accountemps. While nearly all professionals surveyed (95%) said their company has an onboarding process, and 79% rated it as effective, 59% of ...
6 Retirement Tips for Generation X
Just as Gen X was getting started on their careers, enjoying home ownership and beginning to save for retirement, they were hit by the financial crisis of 2008. While their housing values and incomes have recovered, they have the highest average ...
The Pros and Cons of Temp vs. Seasonal Workers
Both seasonal and temporary employees can give your business a boost and support you during busy times. But, what option is best for your company? Read on to find out how temporary vs. seasonal employees compare.
Young Americans and Parents Sacrifice More to Make Rent
As rents continue to steadily rise across the U.S., about a quarter of rentersi say affording their rent payments is difficult or very difficult. To make ends meet, two-thirds of those renters make at least one financial sacrifice to afford their home, and half wouldn’t be able to afford an unexpected $1,000 expense, according to […]