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From Played to Paid - Special Edition
📣 We Now Pause Our Regularly Scheduled Blog Series… …to bring you this important update ...that could change the way your paycheck...
Christine Stolpe CPP
Aug 26, 20253 min read
From Played to Paid - Week 9
Behind the Paycheck: What Payroll Pros Really Do (and Why You Should Thank Them) “Payroll messed up my check again.” – you, not realizing...
Christine Stolpe CPP
Aug 19, 20253 min read
From Played to Paid - Week 8
🍼 That moment you realize bonding with your baby might cost you more than diapers. 👶💸 Taking time off work—whether it's to welcome a...
Christine Stolpe CPP
Aug 12, 20253 min read
From Played to Paid - Week 7
When Payroll Makes a Mistake: How to Spot It and What to Do When your paycheck is off by $0.37 and your trust in the entire system...
Christine Stolpe CPP
Aug 5, 20252 min read
From Played to Paid - Week 6
Final Paychecks, Leftover PTO & End-of-Job Confusion You just quit, your boss says “good luck,” and payroll ghosts you harder than your...
Christine Stolpe CPP
Jul 29, 20253 min read
From Played to Paid - Week 5
Do College Students Have to Pay Taxes in 2025? Guest Contributor: Raeann Hofkin, CPP Welcome to Week 5 of our From Played to Paid...
Christine Stolpe CPP
Jul 22, 20253 min read
From Played to Paid – Week 4
Why Bonuses Feel Like a Scam - How Taxation Works Bonuses are supposed to feel exciting. Like a reward. Like recognition. Like a treat...
Christine Stolpe CPP
Jul 15, 20253 min read
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
Jul 8, 20252 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 1, 20252 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 24, 20252 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 17, 20252 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 10, 20252 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 3, 20252 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 27, 20252 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 20, 20252 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 13, 20252 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 17, 20252 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 10, 20253 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 3, 20252 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 27, 20253 min read
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