Economy November 2, 2026
More Than 1 in 4 Unemployed Americans Are Now Long-Term Unemployed
25.9% of unemployed Americans had been out of work for at least 27 weeks during the first seven months of 2026.
Economy November 2, 2026
More Than 1 in 4 Unemployed Americans Are Now Long-Term Unemployed
25.9% of unemployed Americans had been out of work for at least 27 weeks during the first seven months of 2026.
Small Business November 2, 2026
2026 Holiday Sales Forecast to Rise 4.2% to More Than $1 Trillion
By comparison, last year’s holiday sales rose 3.1% over 2024 totaling $972 billion.
Economy October 30, 2026
Half of Americans’ Spending Goes to Housing and Food, Most in 15 Years
Housing and food made up nearly half of U.S. households’ spending in 2025, the most in 15 years amid rising rents, homeowner costs and beef prices.
CAS October 23, 2026
7% of Older Americans Say Working is Still Financially Necessary
Respondents cite the high cost of living, concerns that Social Security will change, rising Medicare or healthcare costs.
Small Business October 22, 2026
CEO Confidence Falls for Third Straight Quarter
The survey found that economic sentiment has also weakened significantly from last quarter.
Staffing October 16, 2026
Remember the Movie Office Space? 78% of Workers Doing ‘Just Enough’
More than three-fourths of American workers say they have intentionally done only the minimum required to keep their job, according to a MyPerfectResume survey.
Payroll October 9, 2026
Social Security Ends Alternative Work Schedules on Nov. 16
At that time, all Social Security Administration employees will transition to a standard five-day work week.
Retirement October 9, 2026
Social Security Likely Changing Retirement Age Structure But It Doesn’t Mean You’ll Work Longer
The Claiming Age Clarity Act, which passed the House and Senate on a bipartisan vote, doesn't change retirement ages but renames them to better reflect how claiming age affects an individual’s monthly benefits.
Payroll October 9, 2026
Employees’ Confidence in Workplace Financial Wellness Support Drops From 74% to 35%
Employees say they aren’t just anticipating financial strain, they’re already experiencing it.
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State CPA Societies October 6, 2026
Georgia Accounting Community Raises More Than $363,000 to Fight Hunger Across Georgia
Georgia’s accounting community came together once again in the fight against hunger, raising $363,162.91 through the 2026 Georgia Accounting Food Fight.
Economy October 6, 2026
What to Do About Climbing Student Loan Costs
Outstanding federal student loan debt has grown to $1.72 trillion, an average of nearly $40,500 for each borrower, up about $1,500 from last year.
Small Business September 25, 2026
New Home Construction is Slowing
Completion of detached single-family homes fell for the third straight year in 2025, and the pace of permitting is slipping further.