Payroll December 8, 2025
Stalled at Work? 3 Tips to Take Control of Your Career Growth
Navigating today’s job market takes courage. Career experts weigh in on how to make your next move—even if you’re staying put.
Payroll December 23, 2024
Millions to Get Bigger Social Security Checks After Bipartisan Bill Passes
If signed by the president before the new Congress convenes on Jan. 3, the law would boost Social Security payments to more than 2 million beneficiaries, according to the Congressional Research Service.
December 22, 2024
Trump Demands Lower Fees for Use of Panama Canal or Its Return to U.S. Control
President-elect Donald Trump said Saturday that the Panama Canal is charging “exorbitant prices and rates of passage” on U.S. naval and merchant ships.
Accounting December 21, 2024
Congress Avoids Government Shutdown: Bill Includes Farm Aid, Disaster Funds
The Senate cleared a stopgap funding extension early Saturday shortly after a midnight deadline, staving off a partial government shutdown and ending days of gridlock over a package whose contents seemed to change by the hour.
Payroll December 18, 2024
At a Glance: The Average American Household Budget
The average U.S. household spends more than $70,000 on housing, meals, transportation, health care and more. How does your household compare?
Small Business October 1, 2024
Dockworker Strike Shuts Down Ports, Threatens Big Hit to U.S. Economy
Many retailers had their products shipped earlier than usual and built up inventory in anticipation of a labor action.
Taxes September 25, 2024
Trump and Harris Hit Must-Have States as They Clash Over Economic Visions
Kamala Harris was in Pennsylvania Sept. 25 while Donald Trump was in North Carolina—battleground states crucial for victory.
Taxes September 25, 2024
Senators Aim to Raise Tax Deduction for Small Businesses
Legislation introduced on Sept. 25 by three Senate Democrats would increase the startup tax deduction from $5,000 to $50,000.
Small Business September 25, 2024
43% of Americans Have at Least One Unused Gift Card, Survey Finds
Those unused gift cards, gift vouchers or store credit add up—to $244 per person on average, according to Bankrate.
Small Business September 24, 2024
Consumer Confidence Fell Most in Three Years in September
The recent slowdown in the labor market, alongside persistently high costs of living, is weighing on consumer confidence.
Payroll September 24, 2024
Americans’ Pay Hasn’t Fully Recovered From Inflation, Study Finds
Since Jan. 1, 2021, prices have risen 20.0%, compared with a 17.4% increase in wages over the same period, according to Bankrate.
Payroll September 24, 2024
How to Avoid Scams While Job Hunting
In a tighter job market, more people may be willing to overlook fraud warning signs because they are so eager to find a job.
Accounting September 23, 2024
Opinion: CPAs Need to Save the CPA—And Soon
Instead of leaders continuing to wring their hands about the CPA shortage year after year, the time has come for aggressive action.