Biden tells oil refiners: Produce more gas and diesel, fewer profits
In a draft letter to refiners, Biden said their profits have tripled during a time of war between Russia and Ukraine as Americans struggle with record-high gas prices.
In a draft letter to refiners, Biden said their profits have tripled during a time of war between Russia and Ukraine as Americans struggle with record-high gas prices.
Los Angeles ranked worst metro area for first-time homebuyers: study
Looking to buy your first home? Don't go to Los Angeles.
Looking to buy your first home? Don't go to Los Angeles.
Los Angeles is worst metro area for first-time homebuyers, study says
On the other hand, Pittsburgh was ranked best metro area for first-time homebuyers.
On the other hand, Pittsburgh was ranked best metro area for first-time homebuyers.
Don’t pick up folded dollar bills, authorities warn
Authorities in Tennessee have issued a warning against picking up folded dollar bills after one was found containing a substance that tested positive for fentanyl.
Authorities in Tennessee have issued a warning against picking up folded dollar bills after one was found containing a substance that tested positive for fentanyl.
What makes a bear market? Wall Street term explained
Wall Street is back in the claws of a bear market amid worries about inflation and higher interest rates. Here are answers to some common questions about bear markets.
Wall Street is back in the claws of a bear market amid worries about inflation and higher interest rates. Here are answers to some common questions about bear markets.
These electric vehicles are cheaper to own than gas ones now
Building electric vehicles is expensive, which is why their prices are high, and it's mostly about the batteries.
Building electric vehicles is expensive, which is why their prices are high, and it's mostly about the batteries.
Bitcoin, other cryptocurrencies collapse, major crypto lender Celsius Network halts operations
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies were collapsing in price Monday, after the major crypto lender Celsius halted all withdrawals citing “extreme market conditions."
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies were collapsing in price Monday, after the major crypto lender Celsius halted all withdrawals citing “extreme market conditions."
Stretch Your Dollar: What to know about expiration dates
Do you have something in your fridge that's just about at its expiration date? Well don't throw anything away yet...we tell you how you can save money on your groceries by not tossing food that's hit its expiration date...because it's still good.
Do you have something in your fridge that's just about at its expiration date? Well don't throw anything away yet...we tell you how you can save money on your groceries by not tossing food that's hit its expiration date...because it's still good.
Gas prices hit $5 nationwide for the first time ever
The national average price has jumped 19 cents in just the past week, and it is up $1.93 from this time last year.
The national average price has jumped 19 cents in just the past week, and it is up $1.93 from this time last year.
Biden blames pandemic, Putin as high US inflation persists
In President Joe Biden’s estimation, the U.S. is in a strong position to overcome the worst inflation in more than 40 years. But so far, inflation just keeps getting the better of the U.S. economy and of the Biden administration.
In President Joe Biden’s estimation, the U.S. is in a strong position to overcome the worst inflation in more than 40 years. But so far, inflation just keeps getting the better of the U.S. economy and of the Biden administration.
Summit of the Americas: President Biden discusses inflation, product shortages in San Pedro
President Biden made a speech at the Port of Los Angeles Friday on inflation and the actions the administration has taken to lower prices and address supply chain challenges.
President Biden made a speech at the Port of Los Angeles Friday on inflation and the actions the administration has taken to lower prices and address supply chain challenges.
Out-of-gas calls on the rise, AAA says
In April alone, AAA received 50,787 calls from stranded drivers.
In April alone, AAA received 50,787 calls from stranded drivers.
US inflation hit 8.6% in May, a new 40-year high
Consumer prices surged 8.6% last month from 12 months earlier, faster than April’s year-over-year surge of 8.3%, the Labor Department said Friday.
Consumer prices surged 8.6% last month from 12 months earlier, faster than April’s year-over-year surge of 8.3%, the Labor Department said Friday.
Teens clueless on investing basics: study
A new study from Fidelity shows younger generation has little understanding of money issues.
A new study from Fidelity shows younger generation has little understanding of money issues.
Annual cost for child care up 41%: report
On average, parents are spending more than $14,000 a year on child care.
On average, parents are spending more than $14,000 a year on child care.
No, you're not imagining it — package sizes are shrinking, here's why
Shrinkflation isn’t new, experts say. But it increases during times of high inflation as companies grapple with high costs for ingredients, packaging, labor, and transportation.
Shrinkflation isn’t new, experts say. But it increases during times of high inflation as companies grapple with high costs for ingredients, packaging, labor, and transportation.
Target is cutting prices to get rid of excess inventory
Consumer habits are shifting, and Target is trying to "right-size" its inventory.
Consumer habits are shifting, and Target is trying to "right-size" its inventory.
Tipping in America is on the decline; that may be because many don’t know who to tip or how much
Americans became more generous during the pandemic, but inflation may change that.
Americans became more generous during the pandemic, but inflation may change that.
Soaring gas prices pump the brakes on return-to-work efforts
Google employees, contractors protest return-to-work requirement wiping out paycheck with costly commute.
Google employees, contractors protest return-to-work requirement wiping out paycheck with costly commute.
Downtown LA growing despite pandemic: report
Downtown LA is bouncing back and growing despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Downtown LA is bouncing back and growing despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.