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From Played to Paid - Week 3
What Happens Before Payday: Timing Is Everything That look when it’s payday… but your hours didn’t make it in on time. 😬⏳ Let’s Talk...
Christine Stolpe CPP
6 days ago2 min read
From Played to Paid – Week 2
I Got Overpaid… Now What? That moment when your paycheck hits and it’s way higher than normal… ... and you know it’s too good to be true....
Christine Stolpe CPP
Jul 12 min read
From Played to Paid – Week 1
The Summer You Take Your Paycheck Personally That moment when you check your pay stub and realize you’ve been working full-time but...
Christine Stolpe CPP
Jun 242 min read
Building a Culture of Payroll Literacy: What Employers Can Do
Over the past five weeks, we’ve explored how payroll connects to financial wellness—from understanding your pay stub and tax withholding...
Christine Stolpe CPP
Jun 172 min read
The Hidden Value of Pre-Tax Benefits
Buried in your paycheck: a hidden stash of pre-tax perks waiting to be unlocked! Ever feel like your paycheck disappears before you even...
Christine Stolpe CPP
Jun 102 min read
Avoiding Surprises: How Tax Withholding Really Works
You got a big refund this year—awesome! Or maybe you got hit with an unexpected tax bill—less awesome. Either way, the cause was likely...
Christine Stolpe CPP
Jun 32 min read
Paychecks Decoded: Understanding Your Pay Stub
Let’s be honest: most people glance at their pay stub just long enough to make sure the deposit hit their bank account. But there’s so...
Christine Stolpe CPP
May 272 min read
When Payday Isn’t Enough
Payroll Tools for Saving & Budgeting Getting paid is just the beginning. For many people, that direct deposit hits their account... and...
Christine Stolpe CPP
May 202 min read
What IS Payroll, Really?
A Beginner’s Guide to the Most Overlooked Part of Your Paycheck When you think of your paycheck, do you think of "payroll"? Probably not....
Christine Stolpe CPP
May 132 min read
Celebrate the End of Tax Season by Reviewing Your Form W-4!
Another tax season is in the books! 🎉 If you’ve filed your 2024 personal income taxes, take a moment to celebrate checking that big task...
Christine Stolpe CPP
Apr 172 min read
Understanding Payroll Deductions: Beyond Taxes
When employees receive their paychecks, they often focus on the net pay—the amount that lands in their bank accounts. However, behind the...
Christine Stolpe CPP
Apr 103 min read
Why Payroll Errors Happen and How to Fix Them
Payroll errors are more than just frustrating—they can lead to compliance risks, employee dissatisfaction, and costly penalties. Whether...
Christine Stolpe CPP
Apr 32 min read
Navigating Payroll for Family Leave and Paid Time Off
Processing family leave and paid time off (PTO) is a payroll function that requires precision, compliance, and coordination with HR and...
Christine Stolpe CPP
Mar 273 min read
Employee vs. Contractor Classification: 2025 Compliance Tips
The classification of workers as either employees or independent contractors has long been a critical compliance issue for businesses....
Christine Stolpe CPP
Mar 203 min read
AI in Payroll: Myths vs. Reality
Artificial Intelligence, "AI" for short, is transforming the way businesses operate, and payroll is no exception. With automation,...
Christine Stolpe CPP
Mar 132 min read
The Rise of On-Demand Pay
Gone are the days when employees had to wait two weeks to get paid. The demand for on-demand pay, also known as Earned Wage Access (EWA),...
Christine Stolpe CPP
Mar 63 min read
Payroll Compliance Trends to Watch in 2025: What Employers Need to Know
Payroll compliance is constantly evolving, and 2025 is shaping up to be another year of significant changes. From new tax regulations to...
Christine Stolpe CPP
Feb 273 min read
How Payroll Impacts Financial Wellness Programs
A Win-Win for Employees and Employers Financial wellness is more than just a buzzword—it's a critical component of employee satisfaction...
Christine Stolpe CPP
Feb 203 min read
Navigating Your Form W-2
Tips for Verifying and Validating Your Information Welcome back to Wage’s Creek! After the chaos of year-end payroll processing, it’s...
Christine Stolpe CPP
Feb 133 min read
Planning for a Smooth Start to the New Tax Year
As we wrap up this series on year-end payroll preparation, it’s time to focus on what comes next: starting the new tax year smoothly....
Christine Stolpe CPP
Dec 26, 20242 min read
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