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 May 1, 2026
U.S. Jobless Claims Sink to 189,000, Lowest Since 1969
Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits plunged to the lowest level in decades, a sign that job-cut announcements have not yet meaningfully translated into layoffs.
Benefits April 30, 2026
New Social Security Proposal in Congress Would Do Away with Major Benefits Cut
Rep. Greg Murphy (R-NC) and Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) introduced the Senior Citizens’ Freedom to Work Act, which would do away with the retirement earnings test that reduces benefits for Social Security beneficiaries who claim early retirement.
Payroll April 30, 2026
Ghost Jobs Still Haunting 67% of Job Seekers, Report Finds
A new Resume Genius survey of 1,000 active U.S. job seekers examines hiring frustrations, resume behavior, and AI concerns.
Payroll April 30, 2026
Why Unplugging Still Feels Risky at Work—Even in Boundary-Aware Cultures
"When availability is quietly treated as commitment, unplugging may start to feel like you’re missing out,” leadership expert Fineas Tatar says.
Payroll April 30, 2026
What Travel Sports Really Cost Families—and How to Budget for It
Travel sports can cost parents thousands of dollars a year. This story discusses the real costs, the tradeoffs parents are making, and whether a college scholarship is a realistic return on their investment.
Taxes April 29, 2026
California Considers Tax on Retirement Accounts
The effort, though, may have an impact on a dueling campaign to tax California's billionaires to offset federal healthcare cuts.
Small Business April 28, 2026
Federal Government Intervenes to Block Illinois’ Landmark Credit Card Swipe Fee Law
The order is the latest development in a nearly two-year fight between banks and retailers over the Illinois law, a battle that has played out in courts, in Springfield, on television airwaves and now in Washington.
Economy April 28, 2026
Americans Are Building Their Emergency Savings, But Gaps Remain Across Age and Gender
While 78% of Americans report having at least some money set aside to cover living expenses, the depth of those savings varies.
Payroll April 28, 2026
Off-the-Clock Recruiting: 52% Have Recruited Candidates Outside Work
As traditional hiring channels become saturated, decision-makers are turning to unconventional environments to find their next high-performers.
Payroll April 28, 2026
The Workplace Mental Health Crisis No One is Tracking: Sleep
Sleep disruption is the most commonly reported mental health issue among employees, yet employers significantly underestimate it, missing an early warning sign of deeper psychological strain.
Benefits April 27, 2026
What’s the Average Social Security Benefit at Every Age?
The most current data from the Social Security Administration shows the average retirement benefit is $2,079 a month. That varies greatly, however, based on when you start drawing benefits.
Payroll April 27, 2026
1 in 3 Americans with Credit Cards Say They Have Too Many, Survey Finds
Some credit card holders feel they have too many cards, but the right number doesn’t look the same for everyone.