Economy May 22, 2026
Inflation Angst Spreads as Consumers Spooked by Rising Gas Bills
Retailers including Walmart Inc. and Lowe’s Cos. are warning that fuel costs driven by the Iran war may begin to show up in prices of products on their shelves.
Staffing May 8, 2026
43% of Gen Z Job Seekers Admit to Lying in Job Interviews
The survey results showed that Gen Z is nearly 2.5x more likely than Baby Boomers to lie during the application process.
Financial Reporting May 7, 2026
CFOs Keep Moving on Growth, Despite Concerns on Iran and Inflation
Cutting costs remains finance leaders’ top priority, but growth has moved sharply higher on the agenda.
Payroll May 7, 2026
U.S. Initial Jobless Claims Creep Up After Falling Near Decades Low
Initial claims rose by 10,000 to 200,000 in the week ended May 2, according to Labor Department data released Thursday.
Payroll May 6, 2026
U.S. Companies Added 109,000 Jobs in April, Most Since Early 2025, ADP Says
U.S. companies boosted payrolls in April by the most in over a year, the latest evidence of stabilization in the labor market, according to ADP Research data out May 6.
Taxes May 6, 2026
What is the Maximum Social Security Tax You Must Pay on Your Earnings in 2026?
Unlike other taxes you have to pay, there is a maximum Social Security tax threshold that once met, you do not have to pay into anymore.
Artificial Intelligence May 6, 2026
An AI Bubble? Not So, Says This Leading Money Manager
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink dismissed AI bubble fears at a Beverly Hills conference, insisting trillions in legitimate demand justifies massive investments in energy, chips, and computing infrastructure.
Payroll May 6, 2026
Companies Are Increasingly Favoring Temporary Staff Over Permanent Hires
Staffing firms, in their latest earnings calls, said clients are turning to contractors as companies evaluate how AI will affect their labor needs.
Payroll May 6, 2026
Trump Signs Executive Order Expanding Retirement Plan Access for Millions of Workers
The order doesn’t create a new type of retirement account but establishes an online portal aimed at workers who lack employer-sponsored retirement plans such as 401(k)s.
Payroll May 4, 2026
Payroll Pulse: AI, the Payroll Ledger, and the Real Meaning of ‘Touchless Payroll’
Artificial intelligence is moving rapidly into payroll systems, often marketed as the next step toward “touchless” processing.
Technology May 4, 2026
Karbon Announces New Gusto Integration for Payroll Workflows
The integration, now available in beta, auto-creates payroll work items in Karbon with synced due dates from Gusto’s pay schedule, tracks approvals and client tasks in real time, and surfaces payroll deadlines alongside the rest of an accounting firm’s work.
Taxes May 4, 2026
Trump Touts ‘Golden Age’ for Seniors During Florida Rally
President Donald Trump came to the friendly territory of Florida’s retirement haven Friday for his first public event since an alleged assassination attempt against him, touting tax cuts for seniors and parading Dr. Phil on stage.
Benefits May 4, 2026
Senate Democrats Release Report on Social Security Cuts
A recent report from Senate Democrats is warning Americans that changes to the Social Security Administration are making it “harder for Americans to get their benefits.”