Thousands of wildfire victims are having tax refunds sent back - Here's how to get your money
If you lost your home in the Palisades or Eaton fires, you may be owed a tax refund. The county has sent out checks, but many are being sent back. Here's what you can do to get yours.
If you lost your home in the Palisades or Eaton fires, you may be owed a tax refund. The county has sent out checks, but many are being sent back. Here's what you can do to get yours.
Hawaii raises hotel and cruise taxes to fund climate response: What travelers should know
Hawaii just passed a new law increasing hotel and cruise taxes to fund climate and wildfire prevention. Here’s what it means for visitors.
Hawaii just passed a new law increasing hotel and cruise taxes to fund climate and wildfire prevention. Here’s what it means for visitors.
Child care cost the most in these states in 2024, analysis found
The steep cost of child care in America is weighing on parents all over the country, but those in these particular states were found to feel the pinch the most.
The steep cost of child care in America is weighing on parents all over the country, but those in these particular states were found to feel the pinch the most.
Southwest Airlines baggage fee changes in effect: What you need to know
It's the end of an airline industry mainstay: Southwest Airlines had touted its no-baggage fees for decades. But all of that is coming to an end.
It's the end of an airline industry mainstay: Southwest Airlines had touted its no-baggage fees for decades. But all of that is coming to an end.
People are moving out of these California cities the most, study says
Of the top 20 cities for move-outs, California accounts for seven.
Of the top 20 cities for move-outs, California accounts for seven.
These companies expect to raise their prices due to Trump tariffs
Some of the biggest retailers have announced increases on the price of their products to offset tariff costs. Here’s what we know.
Some of the biggest retailers have announced increases on the price of their products to offset tariff costs. Here’s what we know.
Trump delaying 50% tariff on European Union
The president said Sunday he’s agreed to delay a 50% tariff on the EU that he threatened last week, after saying negotiations with the commission were “going nowhere.”
The president said Sunday he’s agreed to delay a 50% tariff on the EU that he threatened last week, after saying negotiations with the commission were “going nowhere.”
McDonald's to extend summer hours amid hiring surge
McDonald's is extending its operating hours at most U.S. locations starting this summer amid an earlier decision to hire more than 300,000 workers.
McDonald's is extending its operating hours at most U.S. locations starting this summer amid an earlier decision to hire more than 300,000 workers.
Here’s how much a made-in-America iPhone could cost
President Trump’s threat to impose a 25% tariff on Apple unless it manufactures iPhones in the U.S. could send prices soaring, with estimates reaching as high as $3,500 per device.
President Trump’s threat to impose a 25% tariff on Apple unless it manufactures iPhones in the U.S. could send prices soaring, with estimates reaching as high as $3,500 per device.
Trump wants a 25% tariff on iPhones unless they're made in US
President Trump wants a 25% tariff on iPhones unless Apple starts building them in the U.S., a move that could dramatically increase the price of iPhones. Samsung could also be hit with tariffs.
President Trump wants a 25% tariff on iPhones unless Apple starts building them in the U.S., a move that could dramatically increase the price of iPhones. Samsung could also be hit with tariffs.
Final approval given for wage increase for LA hotel, airport workers
The wage hike, starting at $22.50/hour in July, also includes a new healthcare payment.
The wage hike, starting at $22.50/hour in July, also includes a new healthcare payment.
Trump calls for 50% tariff on EU imports starting June 1
President Trump called for a “straight 50%” tariff on all imports from the European Union after complaining on social media that trade talks are “going nowhere.”
President Trump called for a “straight 50%” tariff on all imports from the European Union after complaining on social media that trade talks are “going nowhere.”
Here's when production of pennies will end
The U.S. Mint will stop making pennies once its final supply of blanks is gone, following a Trump administration directive aimed at cutting costs.
The U.S. Mint will stop making pennies once its final supply of blanks is gone, following a Trump administration directive aimed at cutting costs.
Amazon is refunding customers for purchases made years ago
In at least one case, Amazon issued a nearly $1,800 refund for a TV that was returned in 2018.
In at least one case, Amazon issued a nearly $1,800 refund for a TV that was returned in 2018.
SALT deduction: What it could mean for your taxes
One of the most contentious issues in the “big, beautiful” tax bill is how much to raise the state and local tax deduction, or SALT, for tax filers. Here's what that means.
One of the most contentious issues in the “big, beautiful” tax bill is how much to raise the state and local tax deduction, or SALT, for tax filers. Here's what that means.
Walmart to lay off 1,500 employees after announcing price hikes
Walmart is restructuring its operations and cutting about 1,500 jobs as part of its new plan.
Walmart is restructuring its operations and cutting about 1,500 jobs as part of its new plan.
California's highest median home sale prices are in these 6 cities
Six of California's major metro areas ranked in the top 10 priciest housing markets in America.
Six of California's major metro areas ranked in the top 10 priciest housing markets in America.
'No Tax on Tips Act' passes Senate: Here's what's next
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the "No Tax on Tips Act," a bipartisan bill that would exempt up to $25,000 in cash and non-cash tips from federal income taxes for eligible workers.
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the "No Tax on Tips Act," a bipartisan bill that would exempt up to $25,000 in cash and non-cash tips from federal income taxes for eligible workers.
LA Mayor Karen Bass issues executive order to keep jobs in Hollywood
LA Mayor Karen Bass issued the executive order she said will lower costs, streamline the process for on-location filming, and increase shooting at iconic locations across the city.
LA Mayor Karen Bass issued the executive order she said will lower costs, streamline the process for on-location filming, and increase shooting at iconic locations across the city.
JCPenney stores closing later this month: See the list
Several JCPenney stores will close on this weekend, after emerging from bankruptcy in 2020.
Several JCPenney stores will close on this weekend, after emerging from bankruptcy in 2020.