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.
Advisory September 4, 2024
Rule of 30: Strategic Growth and Profit Balance with Fractional CFO Expertise
The Rule of 30 is particularly relevant for mature businesses in traditional industries that are focused on sustaining long-term growth while maintaining robust profit margins.
September 3, 2024 Sponsored
How to Become a Financial Hero to Your SMB Clients
With AI, automation, and other technology trends influencing the market, many SMB business leaders are struggling with cash flow and unsure where to turn for financial advice.
Small Business September 3, 2024
Businesses Should Have a Disaster Readiness Plan in Place
Taxpayers can begin getting ready for a disaster with a preparedness plan that includes protecting and duplicating essential documents, creating lists of property and knowing where to find information if needed.
Small Business September 3, 2024
Consumer Confidence Rose Slightly in August
Average 12-month inflation expectations dropped to 4.9% in August—the lowest since March 2020 and consistent with slower overall inflation and declines in some goods prices.
Taxes September 3, 2024
Both Trump and Harris Want to End the Taxing of Tips—But Is It a Good Idea?
While the political logic behind the candidates' plans is compelling, the plan to end taxes on tips is panned by tax experts.
Small Business September 3, 2024
Realtors Say Pending Home Sales Dropped 5.5% in July
Pending home sales in July retreated 5.5%, according to the National Association of Realtors. All four U.S. regions posted monthly losses in transactions.
Small Business September 3, 2024
Taxes, Health Care Costs Top Concerns For Small Businesses, Report Says
The National Federation of Independent Business found that more Main Street employers view taxes as a "critical" problem.
Payroll August 30, 2024
Patriot Software Adds Free HR Center For Users
The HR Center includes federal, state, and local compliance monitoring and robust HR tools, resources, and templates.
Payroll August 30, 2024
U.S. Workforce Expected to Expand By 0.4% a Year in Coming Decade
The annual rate translates to 6.7 million additional jobs over the decade, or about 55,000 a month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said.
Payroll August 28, 2024
Labor Department Admits Mishap in Release of Jobs Data
The episode has prompted steps to beef up data-release protocols at the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a DOL spokesperson said.
Small Business August 27, 2024
Are Your Clients Compliant with Tangible Personal Property Taxes?
Almost every state has rules about the taxability of goods and services, and the complexity of those rules affects a lot of business owners and CFOs daily. But a tax on tangible personal property can be just as confusing.
Taxes August 27, 2024
Opinion: Trump and Harris Proposals Would Make Our Tipping Culture Worse
Plans to exempt tips from federal income taxes would be bad news for customers—and perhaps even for tipped workers themselves.