Payroll August 17, 2026
38% of American Workers Earn Money From Gig Work
The research found that 64 million Americans now perform freelance work, accounting for 38% of the U.S. workforce.
Payroll August 17, 2026
38% of American Workers Earn Money From Gig Work
The research found that 64 million Americans now perform freelance work, accounting for 38% of the U.S. workforce.
Economy August 13, 2026
Americans Have Never Paid This Much for Fuel So Late in the Year
Drivers are paying an average of $4 a gallon for gas and $5.40 a gallon for diesel in the second week of August for the first time ever.
Economy August 13, 2026
U.S. Core Inflation Comes in Subdued, Easing Pressure on Fed
The consumer price index, excluding often-volatile food and energy categories, increased 0.2% from a month earlier, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data out Wednesday.
General News August 11, 2026
The Richest Zip Code in the U.S. in 2026
The area's median home price jumped roughly 20 percent to $9.93 million, while Fisher Island, Florida’s median home sale price fell to $8.3 million.
Economy August 10, 2026
A Step-by-Step Strategy for Building an Emergency Fund
Americans are strained by rising costs of living. These savings tips can alleviate financial stress and cushion against unexpected expenses.
Payroll August 7, 2026
Employers Unexpectedly Shed Jobs in July
Nonfarm payrolls decreased 23,000 last month following a combined 103,000 downward revision to the May and June figures, Bureau of Labor Statistics data showed Friday.
Economy August 4, 2026
How Much Have Home Prices Changed? Most Metro Areas Are Up
Five percent of metro areas recorded double-digit price gains, unchanged from last quarter.
Payroll August 4, 2026
Report Finds Middle-Class Stability Out of Reach in Every Major U.S. Metro
Across the 50 largest metros, the average estimated middle-class lifestyle threshold is $104,681.
Small Business August 4, 2026
Global Business Travel Spending to Hit Record $1.71 Trillion in 2026
The forecast highlights how rising transportation and travel costs are increasingly driving higher industry prices, ahead of the number of trips.
Small Business July 30, 2026
Foreign Buyers Purchased $45.3 Billion Worth of U.S. Homes from April 2025 to March 2026
This is a 19.1% decrease in the dollar value of homes purchased and a 14% decrease in the number of properties.
Economy July 30, 2026
Federal Reserve Keeps Interest Rates Steady
The committee voted 9-3 to hold the benchmark federal funds rate in a range of 3.5% to 3.75%.
Economy July 28, 2026
U.S. Consumer Confidence Falls on Worse Business, Labor Views
U.S. consumer confidence fell in July as Americans’ views about current business conditions and the labor market deteriorated.