Payroll October 23, 2025
Mortgage Rates Drop to Lowest Level in a Year
The average for 30-year, fixed loans was 6.19%, down from 6.27% last week and the lowest since early October 2024, according to data from Freddie Mac.
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.
Small Business October 14, 2025
CEO Confidence Inches Up in Q3 as Leaders Navigate Policy Changes
While federal policy dominated worries in Q2, leaders are now expressing concerns about customers' increasingly cautious behavior and the subsequent slowing of the sales cycle.
Payroll October 13, 2025
70% of Employers Say They’ll Hire Overqualified Candidates — But There’s a Catch
Three-quarters of employers believe overqualified hires struggle to stay motivated in lower-level roles (75%), and nearly as many fear they’ll leave as soon as a better opportunity comes along.
Small Business October 9, 2025
Consumer Spending Slowed in September, Says Retail Group
“Amid continued economic uncertainty, consumers opted to preserve spending power in preparation for the important holiday season."
General News October 9, 2025
U.S. Budget at $1.8 Trillion Deficit, Despite Tariffs
The federal government logged a $1.8 trillion budget deficit for the 2025 fiscal year, little changed from 2024 despite a surge in tariff revenues, according to the Congressional Budget Office.
Financial Planning October 7, 2025
Fears of a Trillion Dollar AI Bubble are Growing
The financing is coming from venture capital, debt and, lately, some more unconventional arrangements that have raised eyebrows on Wall Street.
Small Business October 7, 2025
Executive Leaders Doubling Down on Agility, Technology, and Talent
Nearly two-thirds of executives reported significant macroeconomic headwinds in 2025, yet more than half have already increased capital, operating, and tech investments to build resilience.
Payroll September 30, 2025
Job Market Stagnates in August with Little Change in Hirings and Openings
The number and rate of job openings were unchanged at 7.2 million and 4.3 percent, respectively, in August. The number of job openings decreased in construction (-115,000) and in federal government (-61,000).
Payroll September 30, 2025
If the Shutdown Happens and You Can’t Pay Your Rent, Then What?
October Update: The federal government shutdown has happened, and if it is prolonged, it will undoubtedly have a significant impact on many government workers and those in sectors that serve them, especially if they were already living paycheck to paycheck.
Payroll September 30, 2025
AI Drives Digital Skills Demand as U.S. Tech Hiring Outlook Shows Resilience
More than half (58%) of U.S. tech employers expect to increase headcount this quarter, while just 11% anticipate reductions.
General News September 29, 2025
Expectations Low for Prevention of Government Shutdown
President Donald Trump and top congressional leaders have strong political incentives to stoke the ongoing stalemate during a White House meeting Monday even as they drive the U.S. to its first government shutdown in nearly seven years.