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 September 23, 2026
2026 Halloween Spending Expected to Hit $13.5 Billion
Candy remains the most popular purchase, with 96% of consumers planning to buy sweets, accounting for $4.1 billion in spending.
Economy September 22, 2026
Nearly Half of Laid-Off Workers Would Return to the Employer That Let Them Go
Women are less willing to boomerang back: Just 39% of women would return to their former employer, compared with 52% of men.
Staffing September 20, 2026
The Top Cities Gen Z and Millennial Professionals Are Moving To
San Antonio is the most popular migration destination for Gen Zers, while Houston is the hottest spot for millennial movers.
Small Business September 19, 2026
What are Section 338 Tariffs?
Section 338 tariffs apply to a variety of Canadian products, including many otherwise eligible for duty-free status under USMCA.
General News September 17, 2026
Trump Talks About New Tariffs if Canada Joins EU
Trump floated hitting goods imported from the European Union with fresh tariffs or even cutting off some trade.
General News September 16, 2026
Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates for First Time Since 2023
Trump said on social media following the move that U.S. interest rates should be at 1% or lower, but stopped short of calling out Warsh.
Payroll September 15, 2026
Millennials Keep Closest Eye on Spending
A rising cost of living has Americans tracking their spending more carefully, with millennials leading the charge, according to a recent NerdWallet survey.
Small Business September 14, 2026
Mark Carney Said No to Donald Trump. Now He Must Contend with the Economic Fallout
The new 50% tariffs on $20 billion of Canadian goods will hammer many small- and medium-sized businesses, including family firms, that up to this point have been largely sheltered from the trade war.
Economy September 14, 2026
U.S. Companies Get Creative as Tariff Refunds Start Flowing In
Williams-Sonoma Inc. said in late August that it put $10 million of the $200 million it received back toward employee 401(k) contributions.
Economy September 14, 2026
Looking Back at the Economic Aftershocks of 9/11
Twenty-five years later, the economic legacy following 9/11 endures.
Benefits September 14, 2026
Column: The Case Against Cutting Social Security Benefits
It’s hard to sell the idea that what this economy needs is less protection from Social Security.
Small Business September 14, 2026
Column: Healthcare Costs Have Small Businesses in an Impossible Bind
The healthcare affordability crisis is crushing everyone, but it has become downright calamitous for small businesses.