More Americans to qualify for Social Security under new SNAP rule
The Social Security Administration has expanded the definition of a public assistance household to include SNAP recipients, broadening eligibility and potentially increasing benefits for more Americans.
California among top 3 states where most homes will cost at least $1 million by 2030: study
A new study revealed the U.S. states where houses will be the most (and least) expensive to buy in 2030.
Highest-paying jobs right out of school revealed
A new analysis has revealed the highest-paying jobs right out of school, with several engineering roles making the list.
Social Security fund gains extra year of solvency – benefits will begin to be reduced in 2035
Social Security trust funds will not run out of money until 2035, at which point Seniors can expect their benefits to be reduced by 17% unless Congress takes steps to shore up the program.
Tesla employee laid off without warning tells of living in car at factory
Nico Murillo is the proud owner of a Tesla Model Y, mainly because he’s part of the team that built these cars at the factory in Fremont. But on April 15, his dream job would sound more like a nightmare: The 29-year-old is just one of the roughly 14,000 Tesla employees to be laid off since April.
Ippei Mizuhara, Shohei Ohtani's former translator, to plead guilty to bank fraud
Ippei Mizuhara has aggreged to plead guilty to bank fraud, for stealing nearly $17 million from his former friend, MLB star Shohei Ohtani.
California Supreme Court could keep measure making it harder to raise taxes off November ballot
With the current system, the Legislature can raise taxes with a two-thirds vote in the Senate and Assembly. This initiative would require voters approve any tax hikes.
High-end California market Erewhon selling ice balls for $32
Erewhon Market in Los Angeles has sparked debate and attention with its new $32 bag of specialty ice, a product that aligns with the store's reputation for premium-priced items like $20 raw milk and $19 smoothies.
Bud Light sales still suffering in US a year after controversy
Anheuser-Busch InBev's Bud Light brand has still not recovered in the U.S. more than a year since the beverage giant's controversial partnership with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney sparked a boycott of the beer.
A $400 red pineapple? Meet this rare designer fruit from Costa Rica
Fresh Del Monte's Rubyglow, a $400 pineapple created by crossbreeding conventional and red-purple Morada varieties, offers a luxurious and strikingly unique fruit experience.
Leaving California? You may still have to pay taxes
In some cases, California can even assess taxes no matter where you live.
'$16 burger': Viral 1996 ad predicts today’s high cost of living
Ongoing high inflation has caused the price of many goods including food, vacations, houses and cars to surge in price.
Mother’s Day 2024: Best deals and freebies to treat mom
Many restaurants and eateries are offering enticing free Mother's Day deals and freebies to make your celebration both delicious and economical.
There are now 550 US cities where the typical home value is $1 million or more
California and New York have the largest share of million-dollar homes, making up most of the 550 cities with high home values.
Tax refunds left unclaimed from 2020 will expire later this month
The IRS says about a billion dollars in unclaimed tax refunds from 2020 will expire later this month.
Mortgage rates push higher with no relief in sight: Freddie Mac
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 7.22% for the week ending May 2, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
Newsom talks California tourism numbers from top of Golden Gate Bridge
California remains the 5th largest economy in the world for the seventh consecutive year, and California’s per capita GDP is the second largest among large economies.
More homebuyers are paying discount points as interest rates continue to rise
Borrowers with lower credit scores and FHA loans often turn to discount points more frequently than other groups.
The unemployment rate barely rose, but only 175,000 jobs were added in April
The unemployment rate barely budged, rising to 3.9% while just 175,000 jobs were added.
Americans paid slightly more for fuel this week as gas prices rose by a few cents, on average
Fuel costs didn't go up by much this week due to low oil prices and a lull in demand.