California climate credit: Millions to get average of $137 in credits on April utility bills
This year, the state will distribute a total of $2.4 billion in residential credits, including $1.4 billion for electric customers and $1 billion for natural gas customers.
This year, the state will distribute a total of $2.4 billion in residential credits, including $1.4 billion for electric customers and $1 billion for natural gas customers.
Iconic Burbank restaurant Chili John's in danger of closing after 79 years
Chili John's restaurant in Burbank is facing the threat of closure after more than 70 years in business.
Chili John's restaurant in Burbank is facing the threat of closure after more than 70 years in business.
Businesses may have to pass high beef prices on to consumers
Beef prices were up 7.6% year over year in February.
Beef prices were up 7.6% year over year in February.
Here's how much the 'American Dream' costs in Los Angeles
The "American Dream" costs at least $102,000 a year in all of the 50 biggest cities in the U.S., according to a new analysis.
The "American Dream" costs at least $102,000 a year in all of the 50 biggest cities in the U.S., according to a new analysis.
Student loans to be managed by Small Business Administration, Trump says
Student loans will now be managed by Small Business Administration, President Trump announced Friday, as part of his plan to dismantle the Department of Education.
Student loans will now be managed by Small Business Administration, President Trump announced Friday, as part of his plan to dismantle the Department of Education.
Millions of people on disability can now save money without losing benefits—here’s how
Many Americans on SSI or Medicaid don’t realize they can now save and invest money through a special account without risking their benefits. ABLE accounts are expanding in 2026—and most people still don’t know they exist.
Many Americans on SSI or Medicaid don’t realize they can now save and invest money through a special account without risking their benefits. ABLE accounts are expanding in 2026—and most people still don’t know they exist.
Seattle man wrongly declared dead loses Social Security benefits amid DOGE cost-cutting
A Seattle retiree was mistakenly marked as deceased by Social Security, causing his benefits to be revoked. His case, first reported by The Seattle Times, raises concerns about deep budget cuts at the agency under Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
A Seattle retiree was mistakenly marked as deceased by Social Security, causing his benefits to be revoked. His case, first reported by The Seattle Times, raises concerns about deep budget cuts at the agency under Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Best states for taxes in 2025
There’s no avoiding taxes no matter which state you live in, but where you live could mean you pay a lot more – or a lot less.
There’s no avoiding taxes no matter which state you live in, but where you live could mean you pay a lot more – or a lot less.
$1400 IRS stimulus checks, $1 billion in unclaimed tax refunds & $5000 DOGE checks update
American taxpayers are encouraged to act quickly to see if they are eligible for refunds that could provide vital financial relief – before time runs out!
American taxpayers are encouraged to act quickly to see if they are eligible for refunds that could provide vital financial relief – before time runs out!
City of LA facing $1 billion budget shortfall, layoffs anticipated
The city of Los Angeles is facing a budget shortage of about $1 billion, meaning layoffs could be coming.
The city of Los Angeles is facing a budget shortage of about $1 billion, meaning layoffs could be coming.
CEO of supermarket chain reveals when Americans can expect relief from high grocery prices
John Catsimatidis said lower energy costs could lead to lingering price relief on grocery shelves.
John Catsimatidis said lower energy costs could lead to lingering price relief on grocery shelves.
Fed keeps interest rates unchanged; what this means for you
As expected, the Federal Reserve will leave interest rates unchanged – for now – as it predicts slower economic growth than it did three months ago.
As expected, the Federal Reserve will leave interest rates unchanged – for now – as it predicts slower economic growth than it did three months ago.
EU tariffs could hurt these states the most, analysis shows
If the European Union’s 27 countries move forward with retaliatory tariffs on the U.S., some states will be impacted far more than others.
If the European Union’s 27 countries move forward with retaliatory tariffs on the U.S., some states will be impacted far more than others.
Tariffs will increase car insurance costs faster, analysis finds
Tariffs on Canada and Mexico may cause car insurance rates to rise faster, an analysis found. Here’s what the projections are showing.
Tariffs on Canada and Mexico may cause car insurance rates to rise faster, an analysis found. Here’s what the projections are showing.
Here's how much it costs to own a pet in 2025
A new report from Rover highlights the rising costs of pet ownership.
A new report from Rover highlights the rising costs of pet ownership.
New Social Security rules announced: You may be required to visit office in person
New Social Security Administration rules were announced, which will require millions of recipients to visit local agency offices in-person rather than over the phone.
New Social Security Administration rules were announced, which will require millions of recipients to visit local agency offices in-person rather than over the phone.
Deadline approaches to claim $1,400 IRS stimulus check – are you eligible?
The deadline is approaching for some American taxpayers to still claim up to $1,400 in stimulus money dating back to 2021 pandemic-era relief.
The deadline is approaching for some American taxpayers to still claim up to $1,400 in stimulus money dating back to 2021 pandemic-era relief.
These states get the highest and lowest tax returns
This city received the largest average refunds for the fifth year in a row.
This city received the largest average refunds for the fifth year in a row.
Trump administration rehiring nearly 25K fired workers after court order, documents show
A federal judge ruled that the impacted workers at six federal government agencies will be rehired after they were fired in February.
A federal judge ruled that the impacted workers at six federal government agencies will be rehired after they were fired in February.
Study shows how long Social Security, $1.5M nest egg would last in 50 states
A recently-released study looked at the financial runway that retirees would have in each state with Social Security benefits and $1.5 million socked away for retirement.
A recently-released study looked at the financial runway that retirees would have in each state with Social Security benefits and $1.5 million socked away for retirement.