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.

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.

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.

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.

Cinco de Mayo: State-by-state guide to margarita costs

Today's Homeowner reports that the cost of making a homemade margarita in the U.S. varies regionally, with a national average of $2.56 per drink.

Here’s how many different grocery stores Americans visit per week, and what they buy

How many different grocery stores do Americans visit for their weekly haul? A recent consumer survey found the answer, as well as how much they spend, what they buy, and more.