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Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI)

Rickie Mixon / September 3, 2026

Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) is the official statutory name for the federal Social Security program. Funded through a 6.2% employee payroll withholding matched by an equal 6.2% employer contribution under the Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA), OASDI pays monthly benefits to eligible retirees, disabled workers and surviving dependents. OASDI at a glance: 2026…

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Pay periods explained: weekly, biweekly, & semimonthly pay schedules

Rickie Mixon / July 2, 2026

If you’ve ever looked at your paycheck and wondered why it’s smaller this month, or you’re a business owner trying to decide how often to pay your team, the terminology alone can be confusing. Biweekly, semimonthly, and bimonthly sound like they should mean the same thing. They don’t. This guide breaks down what each pay

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The Difference Between a Paycheck and a Pay Stub

Oleksiy Melnyk / June 9, 2024

Ah, payday. We all look forward to it. But what’s the difference between a paycheck and a pay stub? We break it down for you. What’s on a Paycheck? For starters, a paycheck is a physical (paper) check made out to the employee for the amount to be paid based on their salary or hours

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Did You Know? Pay Stub Requirements for All 50 States

Oleksiy Melnyk / May 24, 2021

Editor’s Note: Updated with links to help you and your employees with questions about pay stubs and withholdings. Did you know that federal law doesn’t require employers to provide employees with pay stubs? It’s true. Private employers and employers in federal, state and local governments are not required by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

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Why Now is a Good Time for Small Biz Owners to Apply for a PPP Loan?

Stefano Tromba / April 12, 2021

Small business owners who aren’t sure if they have time to apply for a PPP loan – should. With the extension of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) through the end of May, some small biz owners may be concerned if there’s enough time to do so. Another concern is if there’s enough money in the

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PPP Loan Deadline Extended to May 31

Stefano Tromba / March 29, 2021

Small businesses now have an additional two months to apply for the Paycheck Protection Program. The March 31st deadline has been pushed to May 31, thanks to the Senate on passing the PPP Extension Act of 2021. Passage of the PPP extension came nearly one week after the House approved the bill. In addition to

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New, Revised Forms Make Applying For PPP Loans Easier

Stefano Tromba / January 26, 2021

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) released a one-page form to simplify applying for forgiveness of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. They also released newly revised and updated forms to meet the requirements of the most recent stimulus-related legislation. The COVID-19 relief package passed last month saw the return of the PPP lifeline. The package

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Second Round of PPP Starts Today!

Stefano Tromba / January 11, 2021

The second round of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) rolls out today! Federal officials say they’ve worked out the issues that plagued the first round from earlier this year. Speaking of which, that first-round of the PPP helped over 55,000 small businesses stay afloat. Undoubtedly this next round will do the same for many others.

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9 States That Legally Don’t Need to Provide Pay Stubs

Stefano Tromba / October 5, 2020

Everyone loves payday right? But do you love your pay stub? Well, if you live in these 9 states you don’t even get one because federal law doesn’t require employers to provide them. But what do you do if you need one? Well, we answer all those questions. Let’s begin with the fact that private

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PPP Loans Under the Microscope: Who’s Asking, Who’s Receiving?

Stefano Tromba / July 8, 2020

If you haven’t completed an application for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan yet, you have one month left! August 8 is the new, extended deadline to file, thanks to President Trump who recently extended the deadline for small businesses in need. So far, there are over 5,000 banks and other lenders participating in the

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Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI)

Pay periods explained: weekly, biweekly, & semimonthly pay schedules

The Difference Between a Paycheck and a Pay Stub

Did You Know? Pay Stub Requirements for All 50 States

Why Now is a Good Time for Small Biz Owners to Apply for a PPP Loan?

PPP Loan Deadline Extended to May 31

New, Revised Forms Make Applying For PPP Loans Easier

Second Round of PPP Starts Today!

9 States That Legally Don’t Need to Provide Pay Stubs

PPP Loans Under the Microscope: Who’s Asking, Who’s Receiving?

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