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 April 22, 2026
As Gas Prices Rise, Credit Cards Can Help—But Choose (and Use) Wisely
Paying for fuel with a rewards credit card can ease the sting from each fill-up. Use cash-back apps and other money-saving strategies to stack your savings.
Taxes April 17, 2026
No Tax on Tips Meets Inflation Concerns in Trump’s Las Vegas Stop
President Donald Trump boasted Thursday that Nevada waiters, casino dealers, bartenders and other tipped workers had received "the biggest tax refunds of their entire lives," claiming average returns topped $4,000.
Payroll April 16, 2026
U.S. Jobless Claims Fall to 207,000, Signaling Low Layoffs
Initial claims decreased by 11,000 to 207,000 in the week ended April 11, marking the biggest one-week drop since February, according to Labor Department data released Thursday.
Payroll April 14, 2026
6 in 10 Older Workers Have Already Tapped Retirement Savings to Cover Expenses
A new report from online resume builder LiveCareer reveals deep unease among over-50 workers facing inflation, healthcare costs, and volatile markets.
Benefits April 13, 2026
Should Seniors Expect a Social Security Increase Amid Soaring Gas Prices?
The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2027 is expected to be 2.8%, according to a new projection from The Senior Citizens League.
Payroll April 6, 2026
Nearly Half of U.S. Workers Believe Wages Will Never Catch Up to the Cost of Living
Delayed life decisions, worsening stress, and deep pessimism point to an American workforce struggling with long-term financial insecurity.
Economy March 27, 2026
U.S. Consumer Sentiment Falls as Inflation Gets Worse
U.S. consumer sentiment slid to a three-month low in March and year-ahead inflation expectations jumped as the war in the Middle East drives up gasoline prices.
Payroll March 25, 2026
Study Exposes Repeat Layoffs Across U.S. Tech Companies
From 2023–2025, 1,031 U.S.-based tech companies recorded at least one layoff event.
Payroll March 24, 2026
Powell Reveals ‘Concern’ About Job Creation in America Right Now
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on March 19 said there is “concern” among Federal Open Market Committee members over troubling trends in the U.S. job market.
General News March 22, 2026
U.S. Stocks Fall to 6-Month Low Over War and Oil Concerns
Major U.S. equity benchmarks dropped to the lowest level since September amid rising anxiety over the prospect of a prolonged war in the Middle East.
Economy March 16, 2026
Long-Term Care Affordability Sharply Worsening for Middle-Income Americans
Older adults in states with the least affordable long-term care can pay for about half the amount of care that older adults in states with the most affordable.
Payroll March 6, 2026
Shock Drop in U.S. Payrolls Casts Doubt on Steadying Job Market
Nonfarm payrolls fell 92,000 last month, one of the largest declines since the pandemic, after a strong start to the year, a Friday report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics says.