Tax Day Is April 18: Haven't filed yet? Here's what to know
The deadline to file your taxes is Tuesday, which is just around the corner.
The deadline to file your taxes is Tuesday, which is just around the corner.
How to get a hardship loan
If you’re unemployed, a hardship loan can help you stay afloat financially. Learn how these loans work and where to get one.
If you’re unemployed, a hardship loan can help you stay afloat financially. Learn how these loans work and where to get one.
Today's best mortgage deal? 15-year terms at 5.25 percent | April 14, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for April 14, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for April 14, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Oregon man throws thousands of dollars in cash on I-5 freeway
The 38-year-old resident of Eugene told troopers he “wanted to gift the money,” which he estimated at $200,000. The family reportedly said the man gained the money by draining his family’s shared bank accounts, “leaving them penniless.”
The 38-year-old resident of Eugene told troopers he “wanted to gift the money,” which he estimated at $200,000. The family reportedly said the man gained the money by draining his family’s shared bank accounts, “leaving them penniless.”
Gas prices pump higher as the cost of oil rises: AAA
Gas prices increased by nine cents to $3.64 per gallon as oil prices rise. And although gas prices have dropped year-over-year, Americans have been facing high inflation in 2023.
Gas prices increased by nine cents to $3.64 per gallon as oil prices rise. And although gas prices have dropped year-over-year, Americans have been facing high inflation in 2023.
US retail sales fall amid high inflation, rising rates
The decline in sales adds to other recent evidence that the economy is cooling as consumers grapple with higher interest rates and the impact of a year-long bout of elevated inflation.
The decline in sales adds to other recent evidence that the economy is cooling as consumers grapple with higher interest rates and the impact of a year-long bout of elevated inflation.
Senior Fed official sees need for more interest rate increases
Last month, inflation slowed as food and gas prices fell, but excluding those volatile categories, “core” prices kept rising and are 5.6% higher than a year ago.
Last month, inflation slowed as food and gas prices fell, but excluding those volatile categories, “core” prices kept rising and are 5.6% higher than a year ago.
California pauses homebuyer loan program after it runs out of money
The state set aside $300 million to help first-time homebuyers make a 20% down payment on their home purchase.
The state set aside $300 million to help first-time homebuyers make a 20% down payment on their home purchase.
CA runs out of money for homebuyer program
The homebuyer program was open to potential first-time buyers and would help with the down payment.
The homebuyer program was open to potential first-time buyers and would help with the down payment.
Today's 30-year mortgage rates fall below 6 percent | April 13, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for April 13, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for April 13, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Biden declares COVID-19 emergency over, but homeowners still have time to file for forbearance, FHA says
COVID-19 forbearance expired at the same time as the COVID-19 national emergency was officially declared over. It has now been extended until May 31, 2023, the FHA said.
COVID-19 forbearance expired at the same time as the COVID-19 national emergency was officially declared over. It has now been extended until May 31, 2023, the FHA said.
UC workers rally for wage increases, affordable housing
Workers are calling on officials to raise the minimum wage to $25 per hour for all UC workers and are also demanding the UC invest in the development of more affordable housing for workers and students.
Workers are calling on officials to raise the minimum wage to $25 per hour for all UC workers and are also demanding the UC invest in the development of more affordable housing for workers and students.
Proposal calls for minimum wage increase for Los Angeles tourism workers
The motion would raise the minimum wage from $16 an hour to $25 an hour for tourism workers.
The motion would raise the minimum wage from $16 an hour to $25 an hour for tourism workers.
Rallies happening at UC campuses and medical centers
Hundreds of University of California workers including service and patient care workers and students are rallying across the UC system Wednesday, calling on the UC Board Regents to increase wages for their lowest paid employees as the cost of living continues to rise.
Hundreds of University of California workers including service and patient care workers and students are rallying across the UC system Wednesday, calling on the UC Board Regents to increase wages for their lowest paid employees as the cost of living continues to rise.
Today's mortgage rates hold steady, giving borrowers time to decide | April 12, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for April 12, 2023, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for April 12, 2023, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Hundreds to rally at UC campuses, medical center
University of California service and patient care workers, alongside students, other UC employees, and community allies will rally across the system on Wednesday, Apr. 12 to call on the UC Board Regents and administrators to immediately increase wages for their lowest paid employees and take action to address the affordability crisis plaguing workers and students systemwide.
University of California service and patient care workers, alongside students, other UC employees, and community allies will rally across the system on Wednesday, Apr. 12 to call on the UC Board Regents and administrators to immediately increase wages for their lowest paid employees and take action to address the affordability crisis plaguing workers and students systemwide.
Many Americans plan to use their tax refunds to build savings in 2023, survey says
Americans challenged by inflation and rising costs plan to save less than $5,000 in 2023 and many are relying on tax refunds to make ends meet, a recent TaxAct survey said.
Americans challenged by inflation and rising costs plan to save less than $5,000 in 2023 and many are relying on tax refunds to make ends meet, a recent TaxAct survey said.
Cheaper gas and food provide some relief from inflation in US
Much of the drop resulted from price declines for such goods as gas, used cars and furniture, which had soared a year ago after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Much of the drop resulted from price declines for such goods as gas, used cars and furniture, which had soared a year ago after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Raising minimum wage for tourism workers
The tourism workers currently make around $16 an hour. A local councilmember wants to raise that number to $25.
The tourism workers currently make around $16 an hour. A local councilmember wants to raise that number to $25.
Tornado damage fallout: Workers fear layoffs if Montebello plant shuts down
Utilimaster, a Michigan-based company that specializes in after-market truck customization has notified the city that the damage to its building was so significant, it may be forced to close.
Utilimaster, a Michigan-based company that specializes in after-market truck customization has notified the city that the damage to its building was so significant, it may be forced to close.