Today's 30-year mortgage rates fall to 6.5 percent | Jan. 31, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 31, 2023, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
Gas prices are going up again
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County rose two-tenths of a cent Tuesday to $4.566, its 12th increase in the last 14 days.
$4M Powerball ticket sold in Fontana
The $4 million Powerball ticket was sold at a gas station in Fontana.
International criminals targeting some of California's poorest families, stealing state benefits
The LAPD said it's received thousands of reports of EBT fraud over the last six months, and that in some cases criminals are coming from other countries to steal EBT benefits.
She closed her eyes and blindly picked lottery numbers. It worked.
“I had to go with my gut and my gut said to just close my eyes and pick,” the North Carolina woman said.
Still time to save: Today’s 30-year mortgage rates hold steady | Jan. 30, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 30, 2023, which are largely unchanged from last Friday.
School bus driver wins $150,000 on $5 scratch-off and plans to pay off mortgage
Paula Harris, a 59-year-old school bus driver in North Carolina, said she also hopes to use the winnings to help out her kids.
Vegas Strip resorts used vendor to fix hotel rates: Lawsuit
The average daily room rate for hotels on the Las Vegas Strip hit a high last year, topping $200 a night.
Still leaving a tip? Why frustration is growing among customers
As more businesses adopt digital payment methods, customers are automatically being prompted to leave a gratuity — many times as high as 30%.
When should you leave a tip? Americans sound off on 'cultural pressure'
A recent report indicated silent frustrations around quick-service and to-go establishments prompting customers for generous gratuities, sometimes as high as 30%, at places they wouldn’t usually tip.
Americans struggling to make car payments is highest since Great Recession
Car repossessions are growing as Americans still struggle with high car prices and inflation.
Amazon Prime ends free grocery delivery on orders under $150
Currently, the company offers members free grocery deliveries on orders above $35, with the exception of New York, where it’s $50.
Another week of declining mortgage rates fuels homebuyer demand:Freddie Mac
The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to 6.13% for the week ending Jan. 26, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
Extra SNAP benefits that began due to COVID set to end next month in 32 states
Some 40 million Americans get help buying groceries each month through the federal food stamp program, called SNAP. Additional COVID funds are soon expiring for many.
Today’s 15-year mortgage rates continue to offer best money-saving opportunity | Jan. 27, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 27, 2023, which are up from yesterday.
Hasbro laying off 1,000 employees amid cost-savings push
The company well-known for Monopoly, Play-Doh, and My Little Pony toys says the layoffs are 15% of its global full-time workforce.
Chipotle looks to hire 15,000 people in US amid continuing labor shortage
Other chains, including Taco Bell and Starbucks, are also looking for workers.
3 winning lottery scratchers purchased in Southern California
The biggest prize won was $10 million off a lucky scratchers ticket bought in San Pedro.
Still time to save: Today’s mortgage rates hold steady | Jan. 26, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 26, 2023, which are unchanged from yesterday.
New study: Renting a home is more affordable than buying one in 2023
A new rental Affordability Report by ATTOM found it’s more affordable to rent an average three-bedroom home in 2023 than to own a comparably sized median-priced home.