Rising healthcare costs have put increasing pressure on small businesses across the United States. For firms with fewer than 50 employees, offering health insurance has become significantly more expensive over the past decade, forcing ...

As spring unfolds across the United States and Earth Day approaches, interest in locally grown food is picking up once again. Farmers markets and other direct-to-consumer food outlets are not only hallmarks of the season but also serve...

After facing its sharpest decline on record in 2020, U.S. travel spending rebounded sharply as pent-up demand drove consumers back to planes, cars, and hotels. According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, consumer spending on domestic...

Widespread interest in exercise and gym culture is a relatively recent phenomenon in the United States. While physical activity has always been part of daily life in some form, it wasn't until the 1970s that going to the gym became a m...

As the April tax filing deadline approaches, millions of Americans are preparing their returns and anticipating potential refunds. For many, the federal tax refund represents an important financial boost - one that can help cover expen...