Inflation woes: These price increases are hitting Americans the hardest
The highest level of inflation in over 40 years is hitting Americans hardest in areas where it’s difficult to make cuts.
What is an NFT? The new digital ‘property’ that is taking the world by storm
There's been a lot of talk about NFTs, but a lot of people may not understand what it is, and why it is fetching high prices. Here's what you should know about this new digital 'property.'
Baby formula shortage: Stores limit sales as major brands sell out nationwide
As of mid-March, about 29 percent of popular baby formula brands were sold out across the U.S., according to one analysis.
Highest price jump in four decades has local shoppers reeling
Inflation is at its worst in nearly four decades, and some products have seen increases even bigger. What's causing the surge and when might it end? Experts have some answers.
US inflation report: Consumer prices jumped 8.5% in past year, highest since 1981
U.S. inflation soared 8.5% over the past 12 months, the biggest spike since December 1981.
Walmart offering new truckers starting salary of up to $110,000
Walmart truck drivers could previously make an average of $87,500 in their first year
Biden ‘has not ruled out’ canceling student loan debts, White House says
Press Secretary Jen Psaki made the comment the same day the Biden administration announced plans to freeze federal student loan payments through Aug. 31
Best companies 2022: Linkedin unveils list of top companies to work for, Amazon ranks no. 1
Linkedin released its list of the top 50 companies to work with Amazon claiming the top spot. Here's a look at where other companies ranked.
The best and worst times to buy a car amid EV trends and supply-chain woes
If you’re planning to buy a car — new, used, electric, or hybrid — here are some things to consider before making your purchase, according to a car-buying expert.
SoCal rent prices have skyrocketed in the last year
Rising home prices are pushing up the price of rent too. Experts say the U.S. has seen an increase of a half percent in rent prices per month, the largest increase in 20 years.
Talks resume between SoCal grocers, workers
The grocery workers' union voted last week to strike if no deal is reached.
LA County gas prices see largest dip since April 2020
The price of an average gallon of gas in Los Angeles County dropped below $6 Saturday for the first time since March 21.
March jobs report 2022: US added 431,000 jobs in sign of economic health
The U.S. added 431,000 jobs in March 2022 in a sign of a resilient economy — as unemployment fell to a pandemic low of 3.6%.
Corn could be the answer to high gas prices
Under the Home Front Energy Independence Act, ethanol fuel would be produced and sold year-round in the U.S. instead of only during the summer months. The proposal aims to further decrease dependence on Russian petroleum exports over its war on Ukraine.
Chicken breast, ground beef, pork prices set to surge higher
Most protein prices are forecasted to increase "substantially" due to higher feed costs.
Rent is going up: Here's the average cost of rent in these LA neighborhoods
Rent in LA is going up. Here's what neighborhoods are the most and least affordable.
US, European Union announce new partnership to undercut Russian energy
The White House is billing the partnership as the start of a years-long effort to further isolate Russia following its invasion of Ukraine.
Gas prices could continue to fall, but California won't see much relief: expert
As of Thursday, the national average is $4.289 a gallon, down from Wednesday's average of $4.305, according to AAA data.
Experts expect grocery prices to go up by additional 6% this year
Goldman Sachs, a leading global investment banking company, says grocery prices will rise at least an additional 6% this year. Gasoline prices are also up 38% within the last year.
What is shrinkflation? How companies hide inflation without increasing prices
If you haven’t seen a price increase on a product or service you purchased recently, chances are that the company may still be passing along the rising costs to you without the obvious price hikes.