Payroll August 22, 2025
Consumers are Still Budget-Conscious, and More are Choosing Walmart than Target
Executives at both companies said they remain cautious about the all-important holiday shopping season, as tariffs slowly push up prices.
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Payroll July 14, 2025
Back-to-School Spending Expected to Stay Flat for 2025
Eight in 10 (83%) surveyed parents say their households are in a similar or worse financial situation than last year, and more than half (54%) expect the economy to weaken in the next six months.