Here’s What They Say About 2026
David Ryder / Bloomberg via Getty Images Here’s what group of forecasters thinks is in store for the…
Unemployment claims in New York declined last week
Staff reports | USA TODAY Network Initial filings for unemployment benefits in New York dropped last week compared…
Former Obama economic advisor feels ‘a tiny bit bad’ for Trump on affordability crisis
As President Donald Trump struggles to address Americans’ growing affordability concerns, he has gotten some sympathy from one…
The No. 1 Reason Americans Are Stressed About Money Going Into 2026
SimpleImages / Getty Images The New Year is just around the corner, and many Americans fear their financial…
Americans facing a tough job market in 2025 won’t get a break next year
This year was a difficult one for Americans looking for work. Forecasters don’t see much improvement in their…
Delayed jobs figures record spike in local residents out of work
September jobs data delayed by the federal government shutdown show a 34% year-over-year increase in Arlington residents reported…
Sneaking unemployment rate means the U.S. economy is inching closer to triggering Sahm Rule
While America’s labor market may not be collapsing, Moody’s Analytics has highlighted that it is inching steadily closer…
Social Security faces cuts. What generation will step up to save it?
As Social Security turns 90, Congress faces financial deadline Social Security has a cash flow problem. For years,…
‘The stable path is no longer stable’: How job uncertainty is nudging some fresh graduates to start businesses
BUILDING “PORTFOLIO CAREERS” Another response to uncertainty is to hedge one’s bets by diversifying income streams and picking…
What are the prospects for laid-off workers?
For the last few weeks, Heidi Roberts’ full-time job has been trying to find one. “I literally apply…