Blog articles about finance, HR, and tax

What Is a PEO in Insurance? Coverage, Costs, and Cons

Two people usually end up asking what is a PEO in insurance, from opposite directions. One is an employee who spotted an unfamiliar company name on their pay stub. The other... Read More

By Samantha Clark

Aug. 19, 26

What Are Social Security Tips on W2? Box 7 Explained (2026)

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What Are Social Security Tips on W2? Box 7 Explained (2026)

Your W-2 arrives, Box 7 has a number in it, and it doesn't match Box 3. That gap catches tipped workers off guard every January. So what are social security tips on w2... Read More

By Samantha Clark

Aug. 18, 26

FICA Tip Credit: How It Works and How to Claim It (2026)

Tax

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FICA Tip Credit: How It Works and How to Claim It (2026)

Run a restaurant, a bar, or a salon? You pay 7.65% in employer payroll tax on every dollar of reported tips your customers hand your staff. You never touched that money,... Read More

By Samantha Clark

Aug. 17, 26

Nevada Overtime Laws in 2026: Daily Pay Rules and Exemptions

Payroll

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Nevada Overtime Laws in 2026: Daily Pay Rules and Exemptions

Most states owe you overtime after 40 hours in a week. Nevada can owe it after 8 hours in a single day. That one difference is why Nevada overtime laws trip up so many paychecks,... Read More

By Samantha Clark

Aug. 16, 26

How to Pay Myself From My LLC: 2026 Owner's Guide

Payroll

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How to Pay Myself From My LLC: 2026 Owner's Guide

The money sitting in your business account is yours. Getting it into your personal account, though, isn't just a transfer. Knowing how to pay myself from my LLC comes... Read More

By Samantha Clark

Aug. 15, 26

Compensation Planning in 6 Steps: 2026 Employer Guide

Human Resources

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Compensation Planning in 6 Steps: 2026 Employer Guide

Budget $60,000 for a new hire and you'll actually spend closer to $85,000 once benefits and payroll taxes land. That gap is where most pay decisions quietly fall apart,... Read More

By Samantha Clark

Aug. 14, 26

Benefits Administrator: Duties, Salary & Hiring (2026)

Human Resources

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Benefits Administrator: Duties, Salary & Hiring (2026)

Search for what this job pays and you'll get three very different answers: $57,673, $62,000, and $136,380. That last number isn't made up. It just describes a different... Read More

By Samantha Clark

Aug. 13, 26

Bronze vs Gold Health Insurance: How to Choose (2026)

Human Resources

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Bronze vs Gold Health Insurance: How to Choose (2026)

Two plans can cover the exact same doctors, the same prescriptions, and the same hospital, and still leave you thousands of dollars apart at the end of the year. That's... Read More

By Samantha Clark

Aug. 12, 26

Non Qualified Plans: Types, Taxes, and W-2 Box 11 (2026)

Human Resources

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Non Qualified Plans: Types, Taxes, and W-2 Box 11 (2026)

Have you ever compared a W-2 to a final pay stub and found an amount in box 11 that appears nowhere else? That's a non qualified plan. These arrangements let a company... Read More

By Samantha Clark

Aug. 11, 26

What Is Piece Work? Pay Rules and Examples (2026)

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What Is Piece Work? Pay Rules and Examples (2026)

Piece work pays people for what they finish, not for how long they stand at the bench. A sewing operator earns per shirt. An orchard crew earns per bin. A repair tech earns... Read More

By Samantha Clark

Aug. 10, 26

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