Another month of solid US hiring suggests more big Fed hikes

America’s employers slowed their hiring in September but still added 263,000 jobs, a solid figure that will likely keep the Federal Reserve on pace to keep raising interest rates aggressively to fight persistently high inflation.

Americans changing holiday travel plans due to inflation, survey finds

Over the holidays, many Americans are opting for fewer days of travel, cheaper accommodations, and shorter distances due to rising costs, a recent survey found.

Californians see little relief over gas prices
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A 33-day streak of increases that pushed the average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County to records each of the past three days ended Thursday with a decrease of three-tenths of a cent to $6.491.

California inflation checks: How will I get paid?

California will start handing out payments of up to $1,050 to millions of residents this week to combat inflation.

Inflation relief checks disbursement begins Friday
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Millions of eligible Californians will start receiving inflation relief payments in the form of debit cards or direct deposits beginning Oct. 7.

Mortgage activity hits 25-year low as rates rise

The Federal Reserve's strategy of raising interest rates in an attempt to fight sky-high inflation is sending mortgage rates higher, impacting home buyers.

Parents can still claim their expanded child tax credit by Nov. 15, 2022 — here's how

Qualifying families who didn’t file a 2021 tax return still have until mid-November 2022 to claim their remaining Child Tax Credit funds and can use this simple tool.

Goodwill stores take thrifting online for shoppers

Goodwill’s new online store opens as soaring inflation is compelling shoppers to look for bargains.