by dankeelan | Aug 25, 2026 | Social Security, U.S. Economy
For millions of Americans who rely on Social Security, even a small change in the annual cost-of-living adjustment can affect monthly budgets, household spending, vacations and retirement planning. That’s one reason searches for terms such as...
by dankeelan | Aug 25, 2026 | Mental Health, Remote Work, RTO, U.S. Economy
Business leaders, from JPMorgan’s CEO Jamie Dimon to Tesla’s Elon Musk, have argued that workers need to get back to the office in the name of productivity and collaboration. But a new study suggests the opposite may be better for employee well-being—and even company...
by dankeelan | Aug 25, 2026 | U.S. Economy
US consumer confidence fell in August to its lowest level since the start of the year as Americans grew more pessimistic about business conditions and the labor market, Bloomberg reported. The Conference Board’s confidence index fell 0.8 points to 89.4 after the prior...
by dankeelan | Aug 11, 2026 | Featured, Jobs, U.S. Economy
After lackluster hiring in June, forecasters had expected the report to show a modest pickup in July. The Bureau of Labor Statistics came out with its report on the U.S. job market, and it looks weaker than forecasters had expected. Employers cut 23,000 jobs in July...
by dankeelan | Aug 11, 2026 | Delivery, Featured, Gig Workers, U.S. Economy
The next time you call an Uber ride or order food delivery with an app, there’s a good chance that the gig worker you meet is getting government benefits. In 2025, companies such as DoorDash, Lyft and Uber had the most workers receiving Supplemental Nutrition...
by dankeelan | Jul 28, 2026 | Jobs, U.S. Economy
Apart from billionaires, no one seems to feel good about the economy right now—but by one key measure, Americans are doing better than ever. The latest report from the Department of Labor shows that applications for unemployment benefits have plunged to an almost...
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