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 September 11, 2026
Existing-Home Sales Report Shows 2.0% Decrease in August
Year-over-year sales were unchanged in the South and declined in the Northeast, Midwest and West.
Economy September 11, 2026
Here’s What You Should Know About Trump’s Proposed $5,000 Dividend Checks
How much would the checks cost? Is this even legal? Has President Donald Trump made similar promises in the past?
Payroll September 3, 2026
2026 Data Show College Costs Still Rising: How Families Can Cope
The average one-year cost of attendance has risen to $38,270, which includes tuition, fees, books, living expenses and personal expenses.
Payroll September 1, 2026
New Job Security Index Reveals Which Careers Feel Most Secure
Job security affects everything from career decisions to financial planning, yet workers don't experience it equally.
Economy September 1, 2026
Los Angeles, Miami and New York City Lead Most Populous U.S. Metro Areas in Mortgage Overpayments
Borrowers who fail to secure the best available mortgage rate overpay by an average of $8,139 annually in Los Angeles, $6,358 in Miami and $6,012 in New York City.
Economy August 28, 2026
Fed Chair Says Inflation Isn’t Slowing
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh reiterated that policymakers will return inflation to their 2% goal, which he said is a firm and fixed target.
Economy August 26, 2026
Americans are Skipping Milestones Due to Cost of Living
Nearly a quarter (24.9%) reported postponing the purchase of their own home, while 23.2% said they were delaying marriage.
Economy August 25, 2026
Dallas-Fort Worth Passes L.A. to Take 5th in Tech Jobs in U.S.
Between 2022 and 2025, the Dallas area was among the biggest job gainers, adding more than 37,000 positions.
Staffing August 25, 2026
Survey Finds Gig Work Is Becoming a Pathway to Primary Income and Entrepreneurship
56% of gig workers surveyed say gig work accounts for the majority of their household income.
Economy August 25, 2026
Retail Earnings Show U.S. Consumers Keep Spending for the Right Price
Resilient shoppers are still opening their wallets when they find the right product at the right price.
Economy August 24, 2026
U.S. Housing Affordability Gets More Difficult
A key measure of U.S. housing affordability worsened for the first time in almost three years.
Economy August 21, 2026
Middle-Market Leaders Confident in Economy But Face AI Reality Check, CLA Says
New survey of more than 700 CliftonLarsonAllen clients reveals resilient confidence in the economy alongside a growing focus on practical AI adoption and measurable business impact.