Blooom: Finally, a Robo-Advisor to Help You Manage Your 401K

by Ashley Chorpenning @ PT Money

Mon Feb 12 08:52:12 PST 2018

When you started your first job, were you offered a 401(k) account? And if you were, did you even know what that meant? PT's note: When I started my first big career job (nine months with KPMG out of Shreveport, LA) I never invested with the 401K! I didn't even get the match! It wasn't […]

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How to Calculate a Raise

by Rachel Gray @ Payroll Tips, Training, and News

Wed Mar 14 05:10:09 PDT 2018

Employees have money on their minds. According to a Gallup poll, 59% of employees were not completely satisfied with their current pay. And, one SHRM survey found that 44% of respondents said they would leave their job to make more money elsewhere. To avoid losing their top employees, many businesses offer pay raises. Learn why employee […]

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BillFixers Review: Why You Should Let Them Negotiate Your Bills

by Emily Guy Birken @ PT Money

Mon Mar 19 11:43:06 PDT 2018

Editor's note: PT here. I'm happily paying BillFixers $27 a month ($324 in total) for the next year. Why? Because they saved me a total of $648 on my Internet service with AT&T! To see how BillFixers could work for you, check out our full review below… Bills, bills, bills! They can seem never-ending. From […]

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Vision Payroll Presents: Why You Need an Employee Handbook

by Vision @ Vision Payroll

Thu Mar 30 10:21:16 PDT 2017

An employee handbook is a powerful tool to communicate your organization’s policies and culture. It can also form the first line of defense in an employment lawsuit or investigation. If your organization doesn’t have a handbook, or it hasn’t been reviewed in the last year, this webinar is a must!   Register here!

The Best Personal Finance Software for Taming Your Budget (In 2018)

by Emily Guy Birken @ PT Money

Tue Jan 23 21:30:26 PST 2018

Managing your money is a complex skill, especially now that you no longer have to leave the house or even pull out your wallet in order to spend money. That’s why it is more important than ever for you to track spending and stick to a budget. But the old school methods of budgeting can […]

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What Is an FEIN?

by Mike Kappel @ Payroll Tips, Training, and News

Mon Feb 26 05:10:00 PST 2018

When you run a business, you must meet many IRS requirements. You might need an FEIN to identify your business on documents like payroll tax forms. What does FEIN mean? What is an FEIN? FEIN is an acronym for Federal Employer Identification Number, also known as an EIN. This unique, nine-digit number is used by […]

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A Look at Federal, State, and Local Minimum Wages

by Mike Kappel @ Payroll Tips, Training, and News

Wed Mar 21 05:30:00 PDT 2018

You can’t just pay your employees any amount you want. You must follow federal, state, and local laws that set minimum wages. What is minimum wage? Minimum wage is the lowest amount you can pay an employee per hour of work. You can pay more than the minimum wage, but you should never pay less […]

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IRS Announces Memorial Day FTD Penalty Error

by Vision @ Vision Payroll

Thu Aug 04 14:16:59 PDT 2016

The IRS has released information regarding the Memorial Day FTD Penalty Error. The text of the message is below: Many taxpayers who made their next-day employment tax deposits on Tuesday, May 31, or semi-weekly employment tax deposits on Thursday, June 2, 2016, were incorrectly sent notices that their deposits were late. Due to a programming […]

What You Need to Know About a Qualifying Life Event

by Rachel Gray @ Payroll Tips, Training, and News

Mon Mar 12 05:10:40 PDT 2018

Employees have a window of time each year to sign up for certain types of employer-sponsored insurance. Although this open enrollment period takes place at the end of each year for all employees, an employee can add or remove coverage at any time of the year if they have a qualifying life event. What is […]

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Buying a House will Slow Down Your Path to Financial Independence (But You Should Do it Anyway)

by Philip Taylor @ PT Money

Sat Mar 10 21:11:13 PST 2018

TLDR: buying a house isn’t the best way to build wealth – the stock market is better – but buying a home is still a great idea if you do it right. Buying a House is Still Part of Our “American Dream” Despite the buzz about renting being the new hottie, buying a home is […]

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FLSA Overtime Changes: What every business needs to know

by Vision @ Vision Payroll

Fri May 27 10:17:24 PDT 2016

New overtime rules affecting millions of American workers are slated to take effect later this year. The rules more than double the minimum salary threshold for employees to qualify as exempt from overtime – from $23,660 a year to over $47,000. In this webinar, we’ll go over key steps you should take now to implement […]

IRS Sent Out Erroneous Failure to Deposit Notices

by Vision @ Vision Payroll

Mon May 16 07:54:57 PDT 2016

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has sent out an e-mail to the payroll industry indicating that it sent out erroneous Failure to Deposit Notices. Following is the text of that e-mail: Here is important information regarding notices for Failure to Deposit penalties which may have been sent in error. Please share with your clients as […]

TurboTax Live Review: File Your 2017 Taxes at Home with Expert Help

by Emily Guy Birken @ PT Money

Mon Feb 05 12:51:12 PST 2018

This post is brought to you by TurboTax. While this is a sponsored post, all content and opinions expressed here are my own. I have a long history with TurboTax. They were the program I used back when I was filing taxes as a single graduate student in 2006, and they helped me throughout the […]

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Important Tax Law Changes You Need to Know [ Updated for 2018]

by Philip Taylor @ PT Money

Fri Feb 02 16:00:04 PST 2018

Getting psyched to do your taxes? I suppose if you're expecting a refund you might be. Or if you're kind of a tax nerd like me, you might take some pleasure in breaking down the tables and watching the software do its thing. Or you might be interested to see how the recent Tax Cuts […]

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Consult This Employee Termination Checklist to Keep Things Running Smoothly

by Rachel Gray @ Payroll Tips, Training, and News

Wed Mar 07 05:10:00 PST 2018

Employees leave companies every day to pursue growth opportunities, accommodate personal lives, or experience change. As an employer, you hope employees won’t leave your business, but you know this is wishful thinking. When an employee resigns, you need to know what to do. The average annual overall turnover rate is 19%, according to SHRM. If […]

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Experian IdentityWorksSM Review: [FREE TRIAL] ID Theft Protection Plus Credit Reporting

by Philip Taylor @ PT Money

Tue Jan 30 11:23:15 PST 2018

**This article contains sponsored advertising content. About IdentityWorksSM In 2016 alone, more than 15.4 million consumers in the United States were victims of identity theft with more than 16 billion dollars stolen. With online shopping and credit card usage skyrocketing, it is not surprising that identity theft hit an all time high in 2016. Recognizing […]

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The 4 Big Reasons Why We’re Fixing Our Finances and Pursuing Financial Independence

by Philip Taylor @ PT Money

Mon Feb 26 13:38:03 PST 2018

In the marketing industry people often talk about selling the benefits (“hey, look how this thing can change your life”) vs the features (“hey, look at this thing with all the bells and whistles – here’s how to use it”). I’ve always been more of a features guy myself. I want to know the steps […]

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How to Track Your Net Worth [+ My Net Worth]

by Philip Taylor @ PT Money

Fri Jan 19 22:40:00 PST 2018

You're probably reading this site because you want to see your financial life improve? Maybe move toward financial independence? Good on you, my friend! A great way to get better at something is to start tracking it. Let's talk about measuring and tracking your net worth. Simply put, your personal net worth is equal to […]

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Vision Payroll Presents: Marijuana and Other Substances in the Workplace

by Vision @ Vision Payroll

Thu Jun 08 11:46:47 PDT 2017

With recreational and medical marijuana now legal in multiple states, employers may be left wondering what restrictions they can, and can’t, have in the workplace. We’ll discuss the legal landscape for both recreational and medical marijuana use, including potential ADA issues. And we’ll go over other drugs employers should be concerned about. Join us as […]

Should You Offer a Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan?

by Mike Kappel @ Payroll Tips, Training, and News

Mon Mar 26 05:10:00 PDT 2018

You know employees like employer-sponsored benefits. As an employer, offering benefits is advantageous for your business, too. A nonqualified deferred compensation plan is one type of benefit that both you and your employees can enjoy. Find out what a nonqualified deferred compensation plan is, why you might consider offering it, and how to set it […]

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Employee Recordkeeping and I-9 Compliance Webinar

by Vision @ Vision Payroll

Tue Jan 19 07:17:41 PST 2016

An I-9 audit can be an intimidating event. If you haven’t properly completed or maintained your I-9s, it can also be a costly one. This interactive webinar will help prepare you so you are confident your organization is in compliance. We’ll also focus on general federal record-keeping compliance, including required retention times for hiring documents, […]

Get 100% Free Talk, Text & 4GB Data for One Penny with FreedomPop

by Emily Guy Birken @ PT Money

Mon Mar 26 09:09:37 PDT 2018

This post is brought to you by FreedomPop. While this is a sponsored post, all content and opinions expressed here are my own. I’ve long been impressed by the offerings of FreedomPop, the no-really-we’re-not-kidding FREE mobile and Internet service provider that has been disrupting the mobile service model since 2011. While their 100% free plans […]

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When to Pay Employees for FLSA Hours Worked

by Kaylee Riley @ Payroll Tips, Training, and News

Wed Mar 28 05:15:18 PDT 2018

When nonexempt employees are doing their primary job duties, it’s easy to tell that they are working. Their working time should be compensated. But, when nonexempt employees are not doing their main job duties, it can be more difficult to tell if they are working and if they should be compensated. The Fair Labor Standards […]

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Correcting Employment Taxes: What to Do If You Withhold the Wrong Amount

by Rachel Gray @ Payroll Tips, Training, and News

Wed Feb 28 05:10:52 PST 2018

It’s easy to make mistakes, especially when you have a million and one things on your plate. One error you could make is deducting the wrong amount from employee wages. Correcting employment taxes is necessary if you withhold too much or too little from your employees’ paychecks. This article provides an overview of employment taxes […]

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