Biden declares COVID-19 emergency over, but homeowners still have time to file for forbearance, FHA says
COVID-19 forbearance expired at the same time as the COVID-19 national emergency was officially declared over. It has now been extended until May 31, 2023, the FHA said.
UC workers rally for wage increases, affordable housing
Workers are calling on officials to raise the minimum wage to $25 per hour for all UC workers and are also demanding the UC invest in the development of more affordable housing for workers and students.
Proposal calls for minimum wage increase for Los Angeles tourism workers
The motion would raise the minimum wage from $16 an hour to $25 an hour for tourism workers.
Rallies happening at UC campuses and medical centers
Hundreds of University of California workers including service and patient care workers and students are rallying across the UC system Wednesday, calling on the UC Board Regents to increase wages for their lowest paid employees as the cost of living continues to rise.
Today's mortgage rates hold steady, giving borrowers time to decide | April 12, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for April 12, 2023, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Hundreds to rally at UC campuses, medical center
University of California service and patient care workers, alongside students, other UC employees, and community allies will rally across the system on Wednesday, Apr. 12 to call on the UC Board Regents and administrators to immediately increase wages for their lowest paid employees and take action to address the affordability crisis plaguing workers and students systemwide.
Many Americans plan to use their tax refunds to build savings in 2023, survey says
Americans challenged by inflation and rising costs plan to save less than $5,000 in 2023 and many are relying on tax refunds to make ends meet, a recent TaxAct survey said.
Cheaper gas and food provide some relief from inflation in US
Much of the drop resulted from price declines for such goods as gas, used cars and furniture, which had soared a year ago after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Raising minimum wage for tourism workers
The tourism workers currently make around $16 an hour. A local councilmember wants to raise that number to $25.
Tornado damage fallout: Workers fear layoffs if Montebello plant shuts down
Utilimaster, a Michigan-based company that specializes in after-market truck customization has notified the city that the damage to its building was so significant, it may be forced to close.
Medicare beneficiaries would need more than $300,000 for healthcare costs in retirement: EBRI
Medicare beneficiaries in retirement would need to have saved anywhere from $96,000 to $383,000 to cover most of their healthcare needs, according to EBRI. The organization found that in general, Medicare Advantage enrollees have lower savings targets. But these private industry plans have their pros and cons.
Today's best mortgage deal? 15-year rates are today's lowest | April 11, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for April 11, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
LA City Councilman wants $25 minimum wage for LAX and tourism workers
Los Angeles City Councilman Curren Price is pushing to raise the minimum wage for eligible workers to $25 an hour.
Seniors worry Social Security increase not enough to cover rising costs: Survey
More than half of survey respondents said the latest increase to Social Security benefits doesn't adequately cover rising costs. As inflation rises, the increase in spending exceeded the latest 8.7% COLA adjustment.
Today's mortgage rates are all under 6 percent | April 10, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for April 10, 2023, which are mixed from last Thursday.
You missed the tax deadline. Now what?
The tax deadline is a little over a week away, but if you miss it, don’t worry, the IRS has options to avoid paying fees and penalties.
Florida mom wins $2 million lottery prize after taking out life savings to help daughter battling cancer
A Florida mother who took out her life savings to help her daughter who was battling breast cancer recently won $2 million from a lottery scratch-off game.
Gas prices increase as OPEC cuts oil production
After OPEC announced it intends to decrease production starting in May, gas prices increased, according to AAA’s latest gas prices report.
Mortgage rates continue to decline: Freddie Mac
The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped to 6.28% for the week ending April 4, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
US adds 236,000 jobs in March despite Fed's rate hikes
The latest signs increasingly suggest that an economic slowdown may be upon us.