Stocks, oil prices plunge as coronavirus closes sites around world
The world’s largest economies are delivering more worrisome cues as anxiety over the virus outbreak sends stock and oil prices plunging.
The world’s largest economies are delivering more worrisome cues as anxiety over the virus outbreak sends stock and oil prices plunging.
California Attorney General warns against price gouging during coronavirus crisis
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra on Wednesday issued a price gouging alert following Governor Newsom's State of Emergency declaration after the first death from Coronavirus in California.
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra on Wednesday issued a price gouging alert following Governor Newsom's State of Emergency declaration after the first death from Coronavirus in California.
Calabasas beats out Beverly Hills as one of richest cities in U.S.
Put on the map with the help of the 'Beverly Hillbillies,' 'Beverly Hills Cop,' the '90210' clan and Weezer, Beverly Hills has worn the crown for wealth in Southern California, until now. Bloomberg just named Calabasas one of the richest cities in the U.S, surpassing Beverly Hills.
Put on the map with the help of the 'Beverly Hillbillies,' 'Beverly Hills Cop,' the '90210' clan and Weezer, Beverly Hills has worn the crown for wealth in Southern California, until now. Bloomberg just named Calabasas one of the richest cities in the U.S, surpassing Beverly Hills.
Stocks fall on Wall Street amid coronavirus fears, putting market on track for worst week since 2008
U.S. stocks fell sharply Friday and were on track for their worst week since October 2008 as the spreading coronavirus threatens to derail the global economy.
U.S. stocks fell sharply Friday and were on track for their worst week since October 2008 as the spreading coronavirus threatens to derail the global economy.
Markets down, Facebook cancels show: Virus hits businesses
Wall Street's opening follows global stock markets that also fell Thursday amid coronavirus concerns.
Wall Street's opening follows global stock markets that also fell Thursday amid coronavirus concerns.
California lottery didn’t give $36M to schools, auditor says
The California lottery skimped on giving $36 million in revenue to fund public education and spent $720,000 on food and travel expenses without considering cheaper options, the state auditor said in a report made public Tuesday.
The California lottery skimped on giving $36 million in revenue to fund public education and spent $720,000 on food and travel expenses without considering cheaper options, the state auditor said in a report made public Tuesday.
Changes to FICO credit score calculations could make it harder to get a loan: report
FICO, the most widely-used credit score in the United States, is changing the way it calculates consumers' scores and that could make it more difficult for some Americans to get a loan.
FICO, the most widely-used credit score in the United States, is changing the way it calculates consumers' scores and that could make it more difficult for some Americans to get a loan.
New climate change surcharge may appear on your next restaurant bill
A unique, brand-new partnership between the state and a non-profit organization aims to help farmers cut back on greenhouse gasses.
A unique, brand-new partnership between the state and a non-profit organization aims to help farmers cut back on greenhouse gasses.
Raising minimum wage by $1 could prevent thousands of suicides each year, study suggests
Researchers estimated that a $1 increase to the current state minimum wage could have prevented 27,550 suicide deaths from 1990-2015, according to estimates from a new study published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.
Researchers estimated that a $1 increase to the current state minimum wage could have prevented 27,550 suicide deaths from 1990-2015, according to estimates from a new study published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.
Dow hits 29,000 for first time ever
The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed above 29,000 for the first time despite the December jobs report falling short of expectations. All three of the major averages were trading in record territory.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed above 29,000 for the first time despite the December jobs report falling short of expectations. All three of the major averages were trading in record territory.
New Year, New You: Tips to get financially fit
Turn down the Christmas music and turn up those 2020 New Year's resolutions.
Turn down the Christmas music and turn up those 2020 New Year's resolutions.
Yum! Brands, parent company of Taco Bell, acquires The Habit Burger Grill
Tacos are getting together with burgers -- this after the parent company of Taco Bell is poised to buy Habit Restaurants, which operates The Habit Burger Grill chain.
Tacos are getting together with burgers -- this after the parent company of Taco Bell is poised to buy Habit Restaurants, which operates The Habit Burger Grill chain.
O.C. woman sentenced to prison for stealing Social Security benefits
A former Social Security Administration employee who stole about $176,000 in Social Security benefits designated for elderly and disabled people while working in an Orange County field office was sentenced Monday to 15 months in federal prison.
A former Social Security Administration employee who stole about $176,000 in Social Security benefits designated for elderly and disabled people while working in an Orange County field office was sentenced Monday to 15 months in federal prison.
Pier 1 Imports to close up to 450 stores amid bankruptcy fears
Reports indicate that Pier 1 Imports will close up to 450 stores as the company considers bankruptcy.
Reports indicate that Pier 1 Imports will close up to 450 stores as the company considers bankruptcy.
IRS announces new agreement with Free File to ‘strengthen’ free online filing option
The Internal Revenue Service announced on Monday an agreement with Free File, Inc. (FFI) to “strengthen” a free online filing option for taxpayers.
The Internal Revenue Service announced on Monday an agreement with Free File, Inc. (FFI) to “strengthen” a free online filing option for taxpayers.
25 states raising the minimum wage come Jan. 1, 2020
More than 20 states will be raising the minimum wage to as much as $15 an hour come Jan. 1, 2020.
More than 20 states will be raising the minimum wage to as much as $15 an hour come Jan. 1, 2020.
Trump signs $1.4 trillion in spending, avoids shutdown
President Donald Trump signed off Friday on nearly $1.4 trillion in spending that will keep the government funded through Sept. 30, dodging the possibility of a shutdown ahead of what’s expected to be a contentious election season.
President Donald Trump signed off Friday on nearly $1.4 trillion in spending that will keep the government funded through Sept. 30, dodging the possibility of a shutdown ahead of what’s expected to be a contentious election season.
61 percent of Americans dread the holidays because of spending, survey suggests
Most Americans dread the holidays due to spending, according to a new survey.
Most Americans dread the holidays due to spending, according to a new survey.
Many people skipped the turkey and hit shopping malls in search of great deals
Many people skipped the turkey and pumpkin pie and spent Thanksgiving shopping to take advantage of early Black Friday door-buster deals.
Many people skipped the turkey and pumpkin pie and spent Thanksgiving shopping to take advantage of early Black Friday door-buster deals.
Husbands stress more if their wives earn 50 percent or more of household income: study
A recent study found that married men stress out more when their wives earn 50 percent or more of the household income.
A recent study found that married men stress out more when their wives earn 50 percent or more of the household income.