Prices at California Chipotle, McDonald's and other fast-food chains are rising following minimum wage hike
Prices at California Chipotle have gone up 6% to 7% since California's new fast food minimum wage went into effect, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Prices at California Chipotle have gone up 6% to 7% since California's new fast food minimum wage went into effect, the Wall Street Journal reported.
How much money it takes to be 'rich' in America for 2024
A recent study utilizing IRS data reveals that the income required to be considered "rich" varies widely across the U.S., reflecting regional differences in cost of living, local economies, and tax structures.
A recent study utilizing IRS data reveals that the income required to be considered "rich" varies widely across the U.S., reflecting regional differences in cost of living, local economies, and tax structures.
Bad service, no tip: Most Americans demand quality before tipping
A recent YouGov poll reveals that as tipping becomes an expected norm in increasingly varied sectors amid rising living costs, over half of Americans now express a growing resentment towards tipping, opting to leave no tip for subpar service.
A recent YouGov poll reveals that as tipping becomes an expected norm in increasingly varied sectors amid rising living costs, over half of Americans now express a growing resentment towards tipping, opting to leave no tip for subpar service.
These salaried workers are now eligible for overtime pay
The Biden administration's new rule significantly expands overtime pay eligibility to millions of salaried workers in the U.S., setting higher income thresholds and updating salary limits every three years.
The Biden administration's new rule significantly expands overtime pay eligibility to millions of salaried workers in the U.S., setting higher income thresholds and updating salary limits every three years.
'Doom spending' instead of home buying—how young people are spending their money
Amid inflation and climate concerns, younger generations, including Gen Z and millennials, are turning to "doom spending," buying luxuries as they find homeownership increasingly unaffordable.
Amid inflation and climate concerns, younger generations, including Gen Z and millennials, are turning to "doom spending," buying luxuries as they find homeownership increasingly unaffordable.
These Express stores in California are closing
Express Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, as the fashion retailer looks to sell the majority of its stores.
Express Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, as the fashion retailer looks to sell the majority of its stores.
Express files for bankruptcy, announces store closures
Express filed for bankruptcy Monday and announced dozens of the fashion retailer’s stores would be closing.
Express filed for bankruptcy Monday and announced dozens of the fashion retailer’s stores would be closing.
Majority of student loan borrowers have delayed major life events due to debt, poll shows
According to the Gallup poll, 71% of respondents said they've delayed buying homes and purchasing cars over loan debt.
According to the Gallup poll, 71% of respondents said they've delayed buying homes and purchasing cars over loan debt.
Quality of life in LA County is getting worse, residents say
Concerns over the high cost of living pushed the satisfaction of Los Angeles County residents back to its lowest-ever level, according to a recent UCLA study.
Concerns over the high cost of living pushed the satisfaction of Los Angeles County residents back to its lowest-ever level, according to a recent UCLA study.
These California fast food restaurants raised menu prices
Earlier this month, California increased the wages for most fast food workers statewide - and customers are apparently paying the price.
Earlier this month, California increased the wages for most fast food workers statewide - and customers are apparently paying the price.
Red Lobster reportedly considering filing for bankruptcy
Red Lobster is reportedly considering filing for bankruptcy to relieve financial pressures that have weighed on the company.
Red Lobster is reportedly considering filing for bankruptcy to relieve financial pressures that have weighed on the company.
High inflation is costing Americans an extra $1K a month
Americans are now facing an additional financial burden of $1,069 per month due to high inflation compared to three years ago.
Americans are now facing an additional financial burden of $1,069 per month due to high inflation compared to three years ago.
Tesla layoffs: Employees say they were notified by overnight email
Tesla Gigafactory Texas layoffs were announced by an early morning email, according to some employees who spoke to FOX 7 Austin.
Tesla Gigafactory Texas layoffs were announced by an early morning email, according to some employees who spoke to FOX 7 Austin.
Rite Aid to close 53 more stores amid bankruptcy proceedings
Rite Aid is closing down dozens more stores across the U.S.
Rite Aid is closing down dozens more stores across the U.S.
LA County looking to help 99 Cent Store employees
The LA County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion from Supervisor Janice Hahn to do all they can to help thousands of soon-to-be laid off workers from the 99 Cents Only Stores.
The LA County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion from Supervisor Janice Hahn to do all they can to help thousands of soon-to-be laid off workers from the 99 Cents Only Stores.
America's top 1% has total net worth of $44 trillion
Recent Federal Reserve data reveals that America's wealthiest 1%, with assets exceeding $11 million, amassed a record $44.6 trillion in wealth by the end of the fourth quarter of 2023, with fluctuations observed based on geographical location.
Recent Federal Reserve data reveals that America's wealthiest 1%, with assets exceeding $11 million, amassed a record $44.6 trillion in wealth by the end of the fourth quarter of 2023, with fluctuations observed based on geographical location.
Americans are still craving connection post-pandemic. The eclipse is creating that moment for us.
Millions of Americans are eager to socialize and make this eclipse a special moment – which includes splurging on the day, data shows.
Millions of Americans are eager to socialize and make this eclipse a special moment – which includes splurging on the day, data shows.
Apple lays off more than 600 workers in California in its first major round of post-pandemic cuts
Apple is laying off more than 600 workers in California, marking the company’s first big wave of post-pandemic job cuts amid a broader wave of tech industry consolidation.
Apple is laying off more than 600 workers in California, marking the company’s first big wave of post-pandemic job cuts amid a broader wave of tech industry consolidation.
$20 minimum wage goes into effect for California fast food workers
California passed legislation last fall that will require a $20 per hour minimum wage at most restaurants.
California passed legislation last fall that will require a $20 per hour minimum wage at most restaurants.
Why are food prices so high despite inflation falling?
Even if the cost of groceries declines, researchers say it's harder to notice decreasing food prices when the overall cost of living remains steep.
Even if the cost of groceries declines, researchers say it's harder to notice decreasing food prices when the overall cost of living remains steep.