Parents rely heavily on borrowing to pay for college costs: survey
Roughly 42% of families said they planned to rely on federal student loans, and 16% said they would use private loans to pay for college, according to a recent survey.
Roughly 42% of families said they planned to rely on federal student loans, and 16% said they would use private loans to pay for college, according to a recent survey.
LA extends restaurant application deadline for outdoor dining program
The deadline for LA restaurant owners to apply and participate in Los Angeles' Al Fresco program that was set to expire Wednesday has been extended to the end of the year, Mayor Karen Bass announced..
The deadline for LA restaurant owners to apply and participate in Los Angeles' Al Fresco program that was set to expire Wednesday has been extended to the end of the year, Mayor Karen Bass announced..
Albertsons and Kroger agree to pause merger amid legal, regulatory challenges
Albertsons and Kroger agreed to pause merger amid legal and regulatory challenges.
Albertsons and Kroger agreed to pause merger amid legal and regulatory challenges.
Mortgage rates barely budged this week as more listings flood the market
Mortgage rates didn't change much this week, but more home listings are coming on the market even as buyers are backing off.
Mortgage rates didn't change much this week, but more home listings are coming on the market even as buyers are backing off.
Champagne sales down worldwide in 2024, industry executives cite lack of 'cheer'
One executive claims a lack of "cheer" worldwide caused bubbly sales to go flat in the first half of 2024, according to an earnings call this week.
One executive claims a lack of "cheer" worldwide caused bubbly sales to go flat in the first half of 2024, according to an earnings call this week.
Home goods retailer files for bankruptcy, to close over 70 stores
The company said store closures will span 13 states.
The company said store closures will span 13 states.
Elon Musk moving SpaceX HQ out of California amid new transgender notification law
Elon Musk has apparently had enough and announced he plans to move SpaceX and X, formerly known as Twitter, out of California.
Elon Musk has apparently had enough and announced he plans to move SpaceX and X, formerly known as Twitter, out of California.
Consumers find mild relief as June inflation dips by 0.1 percent
Inflation has slowed, thanks to a decrease in the gas index and the energy index.
Inflation has slowed, thanks to a decrease in the gas index and the energy index.
MOD Pizza announces new owner amid financial woes
The fast-casual pizza chain has new ownership and a plan to improve its business.
The fast-casual pizza chain has new ownership and a plan to improve its business.
Kroger and Albertsons to sell these 63 grocery stores in California under merger
Kroger and Albertsons are selling off nearly 600 stores across the country under their proposed merger, including more than 60 in California.
Kroger and Albertsons are selling off nearly 600 stores across the country under their proposed merger, including more than 60 in California.
Some vacationers expect to use credit card for more than $5,000 of summer travel
Some Americans plan to pay for vacations this summer with credit cards for points, while others are doing it because they can't afford to travel otherwise, a recent Debt.com survey said.
Some Americans plan to pay for vacations this summer with credit cards for points, while others are doing it because they can't afford to travel otherwise, a recent Debt.com survey said.
Big Lots to close up to 40 stores amid "substantial doubt"
Big Lots plans to close up to 40 stores in 2024 due to financial struggles from inflation and decreased consumer spending, raising doubts about its future operations.
Big Lots plans to close up to 40 stores in 2024 due to financial struggles from inflation and decreased consumer spending, raising doubts about its future operations.
US store openings currently outpace closures by 20%, report says
Several notable stores have opened new locations amid some others closing their doors. See which stores are coming to or leaving your area in 2024.
Several notable stores have opened new locations amid some others closing their doors. See which stores are coming to or leaving your area in 2024.
$1M retirement savings won't last long in California: study
A new statewide study found a million dollars in retirement savings won't last very long in California.
A new statewide study found a million dollars in retirement savings won't last very long in California.
Target no longer accepting personal checks beginning next week
Target is making a change that could affect some at the checkout experience.
Target is making a change that could affect some at the checkout experience.
Sam's Club is changing a key member perk beginning in August
Sam's Club is changing a key perk for Plus members, and some are letting the wholesale giant know that they aren’t happy about it.
Sam's Club is changing a key perk for Plus members, and some are letting the wholesale giant know that they aren’t happy about it.
California family's $444 receipt from Trader Joe's goes viral on social media: 'Insane'
The $444 grocery haul feeds a family of 8 for around 10 days, the video claims.
The $444 grocery haul feeds a family of 8 for around 10 days, the video claims.
California to add personal finance course as requirement to graduate high school
The bill requires students graduating in the class of 2030-2031 to take a semester-long personal finance course, meaning public high schools and charter schools will be required to offer the course beginning in the 2027-2028 school year
The bill requires students graduating in the class of 2030-2031 to take a semester-long personal finance course, meaning public high schools and charter schools will be required to offer the course beginning in the 2027-2028 school year
Saks Fifth Avenue's parent company to buy rival Neiman Marcus
Both Saks and Neiman Marcus have seen declining sales as shoppers shift their spending from luxury goods to experiences like travel and upscale restaurants.
Both Saks and Neiman Marcus have seen declining sales as shoppers shift their spending from luxury goods to experiences like travel and upscale restaurants.
Food 4 Less workers ratify new labor deal
Unionized Food 4 Less grocery workers voted to ratify a new three-year labor contract with the grocer, the union announced Wednesday.
Unionized Food 4 Less grocery workers voted to ratify a new three-year labor contract with the grocer, the union announced Wednesday.