Chase Sapphire Reserve credit card changes: What to know

The cost to have Chase’s popular Sapphire Reserve travel credit card has increased 77% since it was introduced in 2016. Here’s what to know about the card.

Social Security's 2026 COLA: Recipients could get more money next year

Social Security recipients’ monthly checks could be higher than originally thought next year with the cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA.

Could LA see $30 minimum wage by 2028? One local union is pushing for that to happen

Unite Here Local 11 aims to boost the citywide minimum wage to $25 an hour, gradually increasing to $30 an hour by 2028 -- just as the Olympic and Paralympic Games are set to begin in the city.

California stands to lose $278 billion without undocumented workers: report

A new report has found that the economic impact of the federal government’s mass deportations in California could result in a loss of more than $278 billion for the Golden State.

Trump tariffs likely to raise appliance prices, experts say

Prices for major appliances jumped in May, and new tariffs backed by President Donald Trump are expected to push them even higher as manufacturers face rising costs for foreign-made materials.

Map: States with the best and worst tippers in 2025

On average, more than 55% of food budgets are spent on food eaten away from home, including full-service restaurants, fast food, bars, hotels and vending machines.

Paramount slashes jobs as streaming wars intensify

Paramount said it is focused on "reducing our headcount in finance, legal, technology and other support functions."

By the numbers: Here are the changes proposed to the food stamp program

President Trump's "big, beautiful" spending bill would likely cut 3.2 million people from the SNAP food stamp program, the Congressional Budget Office estimated.

Supreme Court gives DOGE access to millions of Americans’ private Social Security data

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Trump administration, allowing its Department of Government Efficiency to access Social Security data once restricted by federal privacy law.

Michaels completes purchase of fabric seller Joann’s brands

Michaels has acquired Joann’s brands, including Big Twist yarn, after Joann's bankruptcy. Here’s what we know.

US layoffs spike nearly 50% as DOGE-driven cuts take center stage

Employers have announced nearly 80,000 planned hires in 2025 so far, though that's a historically low pace compared with recent years.

Buy now, pay later under scrutiny as Klarna reports rising defaults

Klarna says more customers are falling behind on their buy now, pay later loans as U.S. consumer debt hits a record high. Here’s what’s behind the trend and what it means for financial health.

Trump doubles steel, aluminum tariffs: What that means for you

The increased tariff hike on steel and aluminum are likely to impact consumers and companies financially given that many products like refrigerators and washing machines are made using these metals.