Payroll June 24, 2026
U.S. Workers Lose Buying Power After War Drives Up Prices
With wage growth already slowing, that means many households will likely continue to tap into savings and take on debt to support spending, even after inflation peaks.
Economy June 24, 2026
Scarcities to Last Long Past Iran-U.S. Deal, KPMG Economist Swonk Says
Gas prices might improve immediately following the deal between the U.S. and Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz, but it'll be months before scarcities and other supply disruptions ease, Diana Swonk said.
Small Business June 22, 2026
Pending Home Sales Increased 3.8 Percent in May
Month-over-month and year-over-year pending home sales rose in the Northeast, Midwest, South and West.
Payroll June 22, 2026
Where Driving an Electric Car Saves the Most Money
EV market share is highest in places where gas is dear and power is cheap.
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.