Payroll January 9, 2026
U.S. Payrolls Rise a Below-Forecast 50,000 But Unemployment Lower
U.S. employers added fewer jobs than expected in December, capping a yearlong slowdown in the labor market defined by cautious hiring and limited layoffs.
Small Business October 28, 2025
Americans Expected to Spend $860 Million on Halloween
Consumer spending for this Halloween is expected to be in the billions in various categories, but one category in particular is coming up just shy of that billion-dollar mark.
Payroll October 28, 2025
U.S. Consumer Confidence Virtually Unchanged in October
Preliminary data suggest that consumers' holiday spending will be down this season compared to last year. Notably consumers expect to spend 3.9% less on gifts and 12% less on non-gifts.
Accounting October 27, 2025
Accountants Hold the 90th Best Job in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Ranking
Earlier this month, U.S. News & World Report released its ranking of the 100 best jobs of 2025, and the job of an accountant made the back half of the list.
Firm Management October 27, 2025
Why the Accounting Profession Needs to Rethink Foundational Skills for Entry-Level Staff
Not only is it harder to secure entry-level positions, but AI has also taken over the foundational tasks that gave new accounting hires the knowledge to progress to higher-value work.
Firm Management October 27, 2025
Accounting Firms Say Hiring Outlook is Strong in AICPA Survey
Of firms that hired in 2024, three-quarters (75%) said they expected to add a similar number of staff or more in the current year. Only 18% anticipated lower hiring rates.
Payroll October 27, 2025
Economists Are Realizing the Job Market is Cooling, But Workers Have Known This for Months
For much of the past few years, Americans have been told the job market was strong. But for many, that story has never quite matched what was happening at their kitchen tables.
Payroll October 27, 2025
6 Tips on How to Lock In and Land a Job Before 2026
To help job seekers finish the year strong, career experts from TopResume recently hosted a free LinkedIn Live event offering practical advice to maintain focus and momentum through the fourth quarter of 2025.
Payroll October 24, 2025
Social Security COLA for 2026 is 2.8%
A study conducted by The Senior Citizens League estimates that the median senior survives on less than $2,000 a month. The study also found that 73% of seniors count on Social Security to provide more than half of their monthly income.
Payroll October 24, 2025
Bills to Pay Federal Workers During Shutdown Stall, But Senators Say They Are Ready to Compromise
Key senators of both parties said they would try to find a way to pay all federal employees during the partial government shutdown after the Senate blocked consideration of dueling proposals on Oct. 23.
Payroll October 23, 2025
Mortgage Rates Drop to Lowest Level in a Year
The average for 30-year, fixed loans was 6.19%, down from 6.27% last week and the lowest since early October 2024, according to data from Freddie Mac.
Payroll October 21, 2025
AICPA Experts Offer Advice to Help During Times of Financial Hardship and Job Loss
The American Institute of CPAs has tips for those who have been directly affected by the government shutdown.
Financial Planning October 21, 2025
Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Early?
Most mortgages don’t come with a prepayment penalty, so you can make extra payments or pay off the loan in full at any time without incurring a fee.