This Social Security statement change could simplify your retirement planning

The Social Security Administration will be sending out newly redesigned statements that helps Americans better understand and maximize their benefits.

SoCal gas prices approaching record high

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County rose eight-tenths of a cent Sunday to $4.665, moving within 4 cents of the all-time high.

US inflation: Economists explain why consumer prices are rising

For months, many economists had sounded a reassuring message that a spike in consumer prices, something that had been missing in action in the U.S. for a generation, wouldn’t stay long.

How to decide if you need flood insurance for your home

Do you own or rent a home in an area with elevated flood risk? Here's how to decide if you need to take out a separate flood policy.

Apple-1 computer sold out of Steve Jobs' garage sells for $500,000

A rare Apple-I computer, which was built by Apple founders Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, recently sold for $500,000 — 750 times the original price.

Experts suggest shopping early for Thanksgiving dinner as food prices continue to rise

Consumer prices are seeing the biggest inflation surge in more than 30 years. Recent data from the Consumer Price Index show food prices rose 4.6% since September 2020.

Fed to begin tapering its assets, economists say it will send interest rates higher

The Federal Reserve announced after its November meeting that it will begin tapering its economic stimulus. Here's what that could mean for interest rates.

Student loan forgiveness memo: Expert says Biden has authority to cancel student debt

The White House recently released a memo about canceling debt for federal student borrowers, but the text was heavily redacted. Here's what one expert thinks that means.

Holiday shoppers plan to spend more money in 2021 after 2 years of decline, TransUnion finds

Many consumers are planning on spending more money this holiday shopping season amid supply chain issues. Here's how consumer behavior may change the way you finance holiday expenses.

US consumer prices jumped 6.2% in past year, highest inflation rate since 1990

Driving the price spikes are supply shortages resulting from consumer demand and COVID-related factory shutdowns coming out of the pandemic recession.