Sommers Bend Earns Prestigious JAPAN Construction International Award for Excellence in Development

Sommers Bend, the pioneering SHAWOOD community developed by Japan-based Sekisui House Ltd. in the United States, has been honored with the Award of Excellence in the Construction and Development Project…

U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services Deficit Narrowed to $73.3 Billion in June, Reflecting Dip in Both Exports and Imports

The United States recorded a goods and services deficit of $73.3 billion in June, a notable reduction of $4.4 billion from the revised May figure of $77.6 billion. This contraction,…

Top 10 AI Tools in 2023 That Will Make Your Life Easier

The landscape of technology is undergoing a profound transformation driven by the rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence. In 2023, AI tools are no longer confined to the realm of speculative…

Will Trump Accounts Make Saving Easier?

Last year’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) has been the most consequential piece of economic legislation of President Trump’s second term in office. Among its myriad changes to the…

The Financial Balancing Act: Americans Grapple with Guilt Over Joyful Spending Amid Economic Strain

A new survey reveals a pervasive struggle among American adults to reconcile the desire for joyful experiences with the pressing realities of financial responsibility. According to a comprehensive survey conducted…

Expensify Integrates with AI-Native ERP Rillet to Streamline Business Expense Management

Expensify, Inc., a prominent provider of business expense management solutions, corporate cards, and travel services, has officially announced a native integration with Rillet, an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system designed…

Compass and Northwest Multiple Listing Service Reach Landmark Settlement, Reshaping Listing Practices and MLS Operations

A pivotal lawsuit settlement between Compass and the Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS), finalized on Monday, is poised to send ripples far beyond the state of Washington, signaling a significant…

TaxJar vs Kintsugi: Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Sales Tax Automation for Modern Enterprises

As the complexity of the United States’ tax code continues to intensify, businesses operating in the digital economy are increasingly turning toward automated solutions to manage their compliance obligations. In…

U.S. Economy Grows at 1.5 Percent Annual Rate in Second Quarter of 2026

The U.S. economy, as measured by real gross domestic product (GDP), expanded at an annualized rate of 1.5 percent during the second quarter of 2026, encompassing the months of April,…

A Decade On: Reassessing the Impact and Legacy of the "Better Way" Tax Plan and the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

Ten years ago, a seminal moment in American fiscal policy unfolded with the unveiling of the "Better Way" Tax Plan by then-Speaker Paul Ryan and Ways and Means Chairman Kevin…