California Democrats consider wealth tax — including for people who moved out of state

California Democrats consider wealth tax — including for people who moved out of state

California lawmakers are pushing legislation that would impose a new tax on the state's wealthiest residents — even if they've already moved to another part of the country.

California lawmakers are pushing legislation that would impose a new tax on the state's wealthiest residents — even if they've already moved to another part of the country.

Is tipping getting out of control? Most consumers say yes

Is tipping getting out of control? Most consumers say yes

As more businesses adopt digital payment methods, consumers are prompted to leave a tip at places they typically wouldn’t. Some feel it has become more frustrating as the price of items has risen because of inflation.

As more businesses adopt digital payment methods, consumers are prompted to leave a tip at places they typically wouldn’t. Some feel it has become more frustrating as the price of items has risen because of inflation.

Major Social Security trust funds could be tapped out by 2033: CBO

Major Social Security trust funds could be tapped out by 2033: CBO

Social Security spending is trending upward as the proportion of Americans at or above retirement age has increased relative to the active workforce.

Social Security spending is trending upward as the proportion of Americans at or above retirement age has increased relative to the active workforce.

Gold and silver boom predicted as US hits debt ceiling, dollar devalues

Gold and silver boom predicted as US hits debt ceiling, dollar devalues

Precious metals expert predicts gold and silver will rise in 2023 as government spending results in increased inflation and U.S. hits debt ceiling.

Precious metals expert predicts gold and silver will rise in 2023 as government spending results in increased inflation and U.S. hits debt ceiling.

National sales tax: What’s behind some House Republicans’ proposal

National sales tax: What’s behind some House Republicans’ proposal

Chatter of a 30% national sales tax being proposed by Republicans has taken over the internet in recent days. Here’s a look at the proposal.

Chatter of a 30% national sales tax being proposed by Republicans has taken over the internet in recent days. Here’s a look at the proposal.

Most Americans don't know their life expectancy; that's a problem in retirement planning

Most Americans don't know their life expectancy; that's a problem in retirement planning

A critical part of saving for retirement is figuring out how long the money needs to last. But most Americans do not know their life expectancy – and that worries researchers.

A critical part of saving for retirement is figuring out how long the money needs to last. But most Americans do not know their life expectancy – and that worries researchers.

Mortgage rates drop to the lowest level since September: Freddie Mac

Mortgage rates drop to the lowest level since September: Freddie Mac

The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to 6.15% for the week ending Jan. 19, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey.

The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to 6.15% for the week ending Jan. 19, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey.

Google cutting 12,000 jobs as tech industry layoffs widen

Google cutting 12,000 jobs as tech industry layoffs widen

Google has become the latest tech company to trim staff after rapid expansions during the COVID-19 pandemic have worn off.

Google has become the latest tech company to trim staff after rapid expansions during the COVID-19 pandemic have worn off.

US debt limit: US Treasury buys time for Biden and House GOP on deal

US debt limit: US Treasury buys time for Biden and House GOP on deal

The Treasury Department says it has started taking “extraordinary measures” as the government has run up against its legal borrowing capacity of $31.381 trillion.

The Treasury Department says it has started taking “extraordinary measures” as the government has run up against its legal borrowing capacity of $31.381 trillion.

Generic vs. name-brand groceries: What's the difference?
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Generic vs. name-brand groceries: What's the difference?

Going to the grocery store can cost you a little more than what you want. Looking for ways to save? Here's a comparison of store brands vs. name brands.

Going to the grocery store can cost you a little more than what you want. Looking for ways to save? Here's a comparison of store brands vs. name brands.

Secure 2.0 Act: Required minimum distribution age increases for IRAs

Secure 2.0 Act: Required minimum distribution age increases for IRAs

The required minimum distribution age (RMD) has increased from 72 to 73, meaning Americans can leave their investments in longer before needing to make withdrawals. Here’s what you need to know.

The required minimum distribution age (RMD) has increased from 72 to 73, meaning Americans can leave their investments in longer before needing to make withdrawals. Here’s what you need to know.

'Rent-a-chicken' service gives you a coop, complete with birds, for your own farm-fresh eggs

'Rent-a-chicken' service gives you a coop, complete with birds, for your own farm-fresh eggs

The price of eggs is soaring due to a lingering bird flu outbreak, combined with soaring feed, fuel and labor costs. It's even prompting some people to rent their own chickens to buck expensive egg prices.

The price of eggs is soaring due to a lingering bird flu outbreak, combined with soaring feed, fuel and labor costs. It's even prompting some people to rent their own chickens to buck expensive egg prices.