Building a savings cushion in a time of emergency
Experts generally suggest having three to six months of savings on hand, but that can be tough for many people who are living paycheck to paycheck.
Experts generally suggest having three to six months of savings on hand, but that can be tough for many people who are living paycheck to paycheck.
Newsom issues executive order to help renters and homeowners during COVID-19 crisis
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday issued an executive order to help renters and homeowners during the coronavirus pandemic.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday issued an executive order to help renters and homeowners during the coronavirus pandemic.
Canoga Park Italian restaurant to defy Garcetti order; will open for business
Monday was the first day of an unprecedented emergency order right here in Los Angeles. It effectively shut down bars, restaurants, and other businesses in an effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus. But not everyone is following that emergency order.
Monday was the first day of an unprecedented emergency order right here in Los Angeles. It effectively shut down bars, restaurants, and other businesses in an effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus. But not everyone is following that emergency order.
South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa closing for 2 weeks after store employee tests positive for coronavirus
South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa announced Monday that it would be closing its doors for at least 14 days after learning a mall employee tested positive for coronavirus.
South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa announced Monday that it would be closing its doors for at least 14 days after learning a mall employee tested positive for coronavirus.
Coronavirus concerns sends shoppers to gun shops
Toilet paper, hand sanitizer and now gun supplies. Lines weave around gun shops.
Toilet paper, hand sanitizer and now gun supplies. Lines weave around gun shops.
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf will temporarily close some stores, offer take-out, delivery in others amid COVID-19 concerns
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf has announced that starting on Monday, March 16 they will be temporarily closing some stores and move to reduced hours in others due to COVID-19 coronavirus concerns.
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf has announced that starting on Monday, March 16 they will be temporarily closing some stores and move to reduced hours in others due to COVID-19 coronavirus concerns.
Starbucks will be temporarily switching to a 'to go' mode due to COVID-19 concerns
Starbucks has announced that beginning on Sunday all of its North American stores will switch to a `to go' model for at least two weeks because of the coronavirus.
Starbucks has announced that beginning on Sunday all of its North American stores will switch to a `to go' model for at least two weeks because of the coronavirus.
Dow dives nearly 3,000 points on fears virus will cause recession
U.S. equity futures plunged limit down after the Federal Reserve took emergency action on Sunday evening.
U.S. equity futures plunged limit down after the Federal Reserve took emergency action on Sunday evening.
U.S. now in recession expected to last until September, UCLA forecasts
The U.S. economy is in a recession expected to last through September, according to a revised forecast released Monday by UCLA that reflects rapid changes brought on by the coronavirus.
The U.S. economy is in a recession expected to last through September, according to a revised forecast released Monday by UCLA that reflects rapid changes brought on by the coronavirus.
Chick-fil-A restaurants to limit hours, drive-thru only operations amid COVID-19
Chick-fil-A said they will temporarily close dining room seating at its restaurants.
Chick-fil-A said they will temporarily close dining room seating at its restaurants.
Stock futures plunge after Fed takes emergency action
U.S. stock futures fell sharply after the Federal Reserve slashed interest rates and more companies and governments took action over the weekend to shut down European and American society in the face of the growing virus outbreak.
U.S. stock futures fell sharply after the Federal Reserve slashed interest rates and more companies and governments took action over the weekend to shut down European and American society in the face of the growing virus outbreak.
California governor calls for closure of all bars and wineries
California Governor Gavin Newsom has called for the temporary closure of all bars and wineries throughout the state. As well as suggested home isolation of everyone 65 and older due to the coronavirus.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has called for the temporary closure of all bars and wineries throughout the state. As well as suggested home isolation of everyone 65 and older due to the coronavirus.
Coronavirus concerns sending droves of people to stores across SoCal
Coronavirus concerns are sending droves of people to stores across Southern California.
Coronavirus concerns are sending droves of people to stores across Southern California.
Bill Gates steps down from Microsoft, Berkshire Hathaway boards
Gates also stepped down from the board of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc, where he has served since 2004.
Gates also stepped down from the board of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc, where he has served since 2004.
Mass crowds rush to local stores to stockpile goods amid coronavirus concerns
President Trump's address to the nation Wednesday about U.S. efforts to control the coronavirus spread was supposed to calm the public. Instead, crowds rushed to local stores looking to stockpile thinks like soup, paper towels, and toilet paper.
President Trump's address to the nation Wednesday about U.S. efforts to control the coronavirus spread was supposed to calm the public. Instead, crowds rushed to local stores looking to stockpile thinks like soup, paper towels, and toilet paper.
Dow drops 7.8% as free-fall in oil, virus fears slam markets
The Dow Jones Industrial Average sank 7.8%, its steepest drop since the financial crisis of 2008, as a free-fall in oil prices and worsening fears of fallout from the spreading coronavirus outbreak seize markets.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average sank 7.8%, its steepest drop since the financial crisis of 2008, as a free-fall in oil prices and worsening fears of fallout from the spreading coronavirus outbreak seize markets.
Tito's Handmade Vodka does not want you to use it to make homemade hand sanitizer
Some fans of Tito's Handmade Vodka began tweeting at the Austin-based company that they were using their vodka for their recipes.
Some fans of Tito's Handmade Vodka began tweeting at the Austin-based company that they were using their vodka for their recipes.
Former General Electric CEO Jack Welch dies at 84
Jack Welch led General Electric Co. through two decades of unparalleled growth and transformation, with a brash style that single-handedly remade the conglomerate and changed the landscape of American corporations. He died Sunday at age 84.
Jack Welch led General Electric Co. through two decades of unparalleled growth and transformation, with a brash style that single-handedly remade the conglomerate and changed the landscape of American corporations. He died Sunday at age 84.
Stocks fall on Wall Street amid coronavirus fears, putting market on track for worst week since 2008
U.S. stocks fell sharply Friday and were on track for their worst week since October 2008 as the spreading coronavirus threatens to derail the global economy.
U.S. stocks fell sharply Friday and were on track for their worst week since October 2008 as the spreading coronavirus threatens to derail the global economy.
Dunkin’ rolls out Snackin’ Bacon nationwide
Dunkin's new "Snackin' Bacon" comes with eight half-slices of bacon, glazed with sweet black pepper seasoning and served in a french fry sleeve.
Dunkin's new "Snackin' Bacon" comes with eight half-slices of bacon, glazed with sweet black pepper seasoning and served in a french fry sleeve.