Nearly half of newlywed homeowners asked for down payment help instead of wedding gifts
Newlyweds admit that they are prioritizing their dream home over wedding gifts based on a new poll.
Newlyweds admit that they are prioritizing their dream home over wedding gifts based on a new poll.
Bass proposes cutting over 1,600 city jobs amid budget deficit
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has proposed laying off more than 1,600 government workers in an attempt to close a nearly $1 billion budget gap.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has proposed laying off more than 1,600 government workers in an attempt to close a nearly $1 billion budget gap.
Did you default on your student loans? What to know as collections resume
Starting next month, the Department of Education will begin the collection process on student loans in default. Here’s what you need to know.
Starting next month, the Department of Education will begin the collection process on student loans in default. Here’s what you need to know.
Trump admin to start student loan payment collections, wage garnishment to borrowers in default
Millions of borrowers in default will face wage garnishment and withheld government payments, intensifying financial strain.
Millions of borrowers in default will face wage garnishment and withheld government payments, intensifying financial strain.
DHL to halt global shipments over $800 to US due to new customs rules
The multinational logistics company DHL Express said it would suspend global shipments worth more than $800 to American consumers.
The multinational logistics company DHL Express said it would suspend global shipments worth more than $800 to American consumers.
Americans considering filing for bankruptcy hits highest level since pandemic
Growing concerns about tariffs and debt were some of the reasons people looked into bankruptcy filings, a recent report shows.
Growing concerns about tariffs and debt were some of the reasons people looked into bankruptcy filings, a recent report shows.
Temu, Shein to raise prices for US consumers starting next week: What to know
Online retailers Shein and Temu tell customers to buy their products 'now at today's rates.'
Online retailers Shein and Temu tell customers to buy their products 'now at today's rates.'
Mortgage rates jump as tariffs hit markets; biggest spike in nearly a year
The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage rose this week, according to the latest Freddie Mac data. Here's what to know.
The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage rose this week, according to the latest Freddie Mac data. Here's what to know.
Trump tariffs impacting family-owned businesses
One local business believes Donald Trump's trade war with China could get "really bad within days or weeks."
One local business believes Donald Trump's trade war with China could get "really bad within days or weeks."
Trump's tariffs raise concerns for LA's family-owned businesses
One local business believes Donald Trump's trade war with China could get "really bad within days or weeks."
One local business believes Donald Trump's trade war with China could get "really bad within days or weeks."
March 2025 data shows home values flattening as sellers outnumber buyers
March 2025 saw more homes hit the market than buyers were ready for, flattening price growth and increasing inventory to the highest level since 2020.
March 2025 saw more homes hit the market than buyers were ready for, flattening price growth and increasing inventory to the highest level since 2020.
Rent remains high across the U.S. despite months of declines, study finds
The average cost of rent spiked nationwide and housing in certain cities could be impacted by tariffs, according to a new report.
The average cost of rent spiked nationwide and housing in certain cities could be impacted by tariffs, according to a new report.
Can Trump fire the fed chair? President lashes out at Powell for economic outlook
President Trump has hinted that he wants to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for his economic outlook and refusal to lower interest rates. Can he do that?
President Trump has hinted that he wants to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for his economic outlook and refusal to lower interest rates. Can he do that?
Here’s how much you could save in your state by ditching pricey coffee runs
Skipping your daily coffee run could save you thousands of dollars, according to a new study.
Skipping your daily coffee run could save you thousands of dollars, according to a new study.
Temu and Shein, both founded in China, raising US prices due to tariffs
Temu and Shein plan to raise prices for U.S. customers starting next week amid Trump’s tariff on goods shipped from China.
Temu and Shein plan to raise prices for U.S. customers starting next week amid Trump’s tariff on goods shipped from China.
New bipartisan tax proposal could give your family more money
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is pushing to make the adoption tax credit refundable, which could allow more families to get the credit even if it's more than their “tax burden."
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is pushing to make the adoption tax credit refundable, which could allow more families to get the credit even if it's more than their “tax burden."
Report: Trump to end IRS Direct File program for free tax filing
The Trump administration is planning to end the IRS Direct File program that allows tax returns to be filed directly to the IRS for free.
The Trump administration is planning to end the IRS Direct File program that allows tax returns to be filed directly to the IRS for free.
What's driving Americans' record-high credit card debt? Annual survey reveals answers
Industry analysts warn that carrying a credit card balance is a slippery slope.
Industry analysts warn that carrying a credit card balance is a slippery slope.
US cities with the most affordable rent in 2025
The cities with the most affordable rent were those that had rent as low as 15% of the median income.
The cities with the most affordable rent were those that had rent as low as 15% of the median income.
America's 250th birthday plans at risk amid DOGE cost-cutting
Plans for America’s 250th anniversary celebration are at risk due to federal funding cuts under President Donald Trump’s administration.
Plans for America’s 250th anniversary celebration are at risk due to federal funding cuts under President Donald Trump’s administration.