Small Business June 22, 2026
NFIB Survey: Small Businesses Report Reduced Optimism
The National Federation of Independent Business Small Business Optimism Index fell 0.6 points in May to 95.3, remaining below its 52-year average of 98.
Retirement June 22, 2026
AARP Research Reveals $900 Billion ‘Grandparent Economy’
Grandparents currently contribute over $172 billion in direct financial support to grandchildren each year, and $731 billion in care.
Payroll June 17, 2026
Is an Age Bias Pushing Older Americans Out of the Workforce?
Older job seekers are navigating a difficult and emotionally draining employment landscape.
Benefits June 10, 2026
Social Security COLA 2027: Latest Projection at 3.8%—But Still Trails Cost of Living
According to The Senior Citizens League, the cost-of-living estimate for this month is 3.8%, which is one percentage point higher than last year’s COLA of 2.8%.
Payroll June 4, 2026
U.S. Jobless Claims Rose in May Holiday Week to Most Since February
Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits rose last week to the highest level since February, potentially reflecting volatility around the Memorial Day holiday.
Small Business June 4, 2026
Economic Optimism Slips While Company Confidence Holds Firm in AICPA Survey
49% of executives expressed optimism about their own organizations’ prospects, signaling continued confidence at the company level.
Payroll June 3, 2026
U.S. Companies Add 122,000 Jobs, Most Since January 2025, ADP Says
U.S. companies in May added the most jobs since January 2025, signaling the labor market may be gaining momentum despite rising energy costs sparked by the Iran war.
Small Business June 1, 2026
CEO Confidence Trends Downward in Q1 2026 as Geopolitical Uncertainty Returns
Just over half (51%) of CEOs plan to increase headcount in the year ahead, down from 57% in Q4 2025.
Economy May 28, 2026
Americans Are About to Pay Even More at the Grocery Store
A combination of factors including bad weather, tariffs and a dwindling cattle herd are already pushing up grocery prices at an above-average pace.
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 22, 2026
Sales Grew in April Despite High Gas Prices and Sustained Inflation
Total sales were up 6.07% year over year during the first four months of the year, and core sales were up 5.99%.
Economy May 21, 2026
‘K-Shaped’ Economy is Giving Way to an ‘E-Shaped’ Divide
Middle-income Americans are pulling back, splitting from the top earners who are still driving the majority of growth.