Payroll July 23, 2026
Study: People Are Tracking Spending More Closely—Should You?
Americans say rising prices, life changes and risk of job loss have contributed to tracking spending more closely.
Economy June 25, 2026
U.S. Consumer Spending Picks Up as Inflation Hits Three-Year High
U.S. consumer spending accelerated in May even as prices rose at the fastest pace in more than three years, suggesting Americans are powering through the fallout from the Iran war.
Payroll February 5, 2026
Credit Card ‘Swipe’ Fees Could Cost Consumers $683 Million on Valentine’s Day
Visa and Mastercard currently control over 80% of the credit card market and each centrally sets the swipe fee rates charged by all banks issuing cards under their brands.
Small Business February 2, 2026
Valentine’s Day Spending Expected to Reach New Records
Shoppers are budgeting a record $199.78 on average for gifts, an increase from $188.81 last year.
Payroll November 26, 2025
U.S. Consumers Dial Back in Sign of Anxiety Heading Into Holidays
U.S. consumers showed signs of fatigue leading up to the longest government shutdown, and their outlook has worsened ever since, sending a note of caution heading into the holiday-shopping season.
Payroll October 28, 2025
U.S. Consumer Confidence Virtually Unchanged in October
Preliminary data suggest that consumers' holiday spending will be down this season compared to last year. Notably consumers expect to spend 3.9% less on gifts and 12% less on non-gifts.
Economy October 16, 2025
Holiday Spending Predicted at $890 Per Person for 2025 Season
Consumers plan to spend $890.49 per person on average this year on holiday gifts, food, decorations and other seasonal items, according to the National Retail Federation’s annual consumer survey.
Payroll September 29, 2025
U.S. Consumer Spending Continues Rise, Despite Inflation
U.S. personal spending rose at a solid clip in August for a third month, suggesting consumers continued to power the economy despite elevated inflation.
Small Business September 2, 2025
U.S. Consumer Spending Shows Resilience Despite Stubborn Inflation
U.S. consumer spending rose in July by the most in four months, indicating resilient demand in the face of stubborn inflation.
Small Business August 11, 2025
Retail Spending Rebounded in July as Consumers Responded to Sales and Bought Ahead of Tariffs
Total retail sales, excluding automobiles and gasoline, were up 1.45% seasonally adjusted month over month and up 5.89% unadjusted year over year in July, according to the Retail Monitor.
Small Business June 27, 2025
U.S. Economy Shrinks as Americans Spend Less
According to federal data released Friday morning, consumers spent nearly $30 billion less in May than in April, shrinking the economy and putting economists on high alert.
Small Business June 2, 2025
Consumer Spending Slows in April As Tariffs Cause Imports to Drop Rapidly
U.S. consumers hit the brakes in April while goods imports plummeted by a record as companies adjusted to higher tariffs.