Hundreds of layoffs loom as LA City declares fiscal emergency
Hundreds of layoffs are on the table for LA City employees as the City Council approved a resolution declaring a state of fiscal emergency in response to decreased revenue and rising liabilities.
Hundreds of layoffs are on the table for LA City employees as the City Council approved a resolution declaring a state of fiscal emergency in response to decreased revenue and rising liabilities.
Buy now, pay later loans affecting credit scores: What to know
FICO will now include buy now, pay later data into credit scores. Here’s what you need to know.
FICO will now include buy now, pay later data into credit scores. Here’s what you need to know.
Oil prices could spike amid US strikes on Iran nuclear sites. What we know
Oil prices may change after the United States’ involvement in the Israel-Iran war. Some experts warn that possible retaliation by Iran could interrupt the influx of crude oil, which may harm global economies.
Oil prices may change after the United States’ involvement in the Israel-Iran war. Some experts warn that possible retaliation by Iran could interrupt the influx of crude oil, which may harm global economies.
Here's the salary you need to be ‘financially secure’ in 2025
The new survey asked adults whether they believe that their version of the "American dream" is possible in today’s economy. Almost half said it is unlikely.
The new survey asked adults whether they believe that their version of the "American dream" is possible in today’s economy. Almost half said it is unlikely.
Scammers using AI to steal college financial aid: What we know
Victims of identity theft who discover loans fraudulently taken out in their names must go through months of calling colleges, the federal government and loan servicers to get the debt erased.
Victims of identity theft who discover loans fraudulently taken out in their names must go through months of calling colleges, the federal government and loan servicers to get the debt erased.
Trump-backed 'internet money' could drive trillion-dollar market and strengthen the dollar
The digital currency market could reach $3.7T by decade's end as legislation moves toward the president's desk.
The digital currency market could reach $3.7T by decade's end as legislation moves toward the president's desk.
Dad's jaw-dropping Disney 'Princess Breakfast' bill leaves social media users stunned
Disneyland can be a magical place for families, but it's going to cost you.
Disneyland can be a magical place for families, but it's going to cost you.
These California cities ranked worst-run in America: report
Several California cities ranked among the worst-run cities in America, according to a new report.
Several California cities ranked among the worst-run cities in America, according to a new report.
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.
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.
Social Security recipients’ monthly checks could be higher than originally thought next year with the cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA.
LA ICE protests have cost the city nearly $20 million: See the numbers
After two weeks of protests, the City of Los Angeles has released a breakdown of the financial toll.
After two weeks of protests, the City of Los Angeles has released a breakdown of the financial toll.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
Paramount said it is focused on "reducing our headcount in finance, legal, technology and other support functions."
Father's Day spending expected to spike to $24 billion this year, report finds
Father’s Day spending is set to hit a record $24B this year, according to a new survey. Here’s what shoppers are buying.
Father’s Day spending is set to hit a record $24B this year, according to a new survey. Here’s what shoppers are buying.
Inflation rose slightly in May, offset by cheaper gas and travel fares
The latest figures suggest tariffs haven’t impacted prices yet, but economists say that could change in coming months.
The latest figures suggest tariffs haven’t impacted prices yet, but economists say that could change in coming months.
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.
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.
Joann, Macy's, other store closures part of a 274% spike in retail layoffs in 2025
DOGE efforts are the leading reason for job cut announcements in 2025.
DOGE efforts are the leading reason for job cut announcements in 2025.