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.
Small Business May 2, 2026
If You Have a Flight Booked on Spirit Airlines … No You Don’t – Spirit Shuts Down Operations
Jet Blue, another discount carrier that had a deal to merge with the financially troubled Spirit, offered to assist passengers affected by the shutdown.
Economy May 1, 2026
Gas Prices in Great Lakes Region Jump by 84 Cents Per Gallon in One Day
Gas prices started Wednesday under $4 a gallon and then jumped twice, Gas Buddy Head of Petroleum Analysis Patrick De Haan said. It was a "double spike day."
Benefits May 1, 2026
Taxes on Social Security Benefits Vary Depending on Many Factors
Tahlequah, OH-based CPA Anthony Hughes said many taxpayers do not understand how taxes and Social Security benefits work, and it keeps coming up when they file their returns.
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.