$6M California Lottery scratchers sold in Orange County

$6M California Lottery scratchers sold in Orange County

Two tickets worth a combined $6 million were purchased in Irvine and Santa Ana, according to the California Lottery.

Two tickets worth a combined $6 million were purchased in Irvine and Santa Ana, according to the California Lottery.

California teacher pay to increase 50% by 2030 under new proposal

California teacher pay to increase 50% by 2030 under new proposal

The bill would set annual targets for California's Local Control Funding Formula – which determines how much money is allocated to districts and charter schools – with a goal of reaching a 50% increase by 2030.

The bill would set annual targets for California's Local Control Funding Formula – which determines how much money is allocated to districts and charter schools – with a goal of reaching a 50% increase by 2030.

The Fed is expected to raise interest rates again in May: Economists

The Fed is expected to raise interest rates again in May: Economists

The Fed is expected to raise interest rates by 25 basis points again in May, according to a poll of economists. This is what you need to know.

The Fed is expected to raise interest rates by 25 basis points again in May, according to a poll of economists. This is what you need to know.

Engagement ring sales fall sharply – blame COVID, jewelry giant says

Engagement ring sales fall sharply – blame COVID, jewelry giant says

Pandemic lockdowns ended many early relationships and led to a dramatic decline in dating overall, resulting in “the engagement gap that we’re still seeing today," industry executives said.

Pandemic lockdowns ended many early relationships and led to a dramatic decline in dating overall, resulting in “the engagement gap that we’re still seeing today," industry executives said.

US House passes Republican debt ceiling bill, push Biden on spending

US House passes Republican debt ceiling bill, push Biden on spending

House Republicans have narrowly passed a sweeping debt ceiling package as they try to push President Biden into negotiations on federal spending.

House Republicans have narrowly passed a sweeping debt ceiling package as they try to push President Biden into negotiations on federal spending.

Knowing how insurance rates are calculated could save drivers money: survey

Knowing how insurance rates are calculated could save drivers money: survey

Roughly 80% of American drivers surveyed can't identify the factors used to determine car insurance rate, a survey by the Zebra said. This knowledge gap could be costing them on their auto insurance premiums.

Roughly 80% of American drivers surveyed can't identify the factors used to determine car insurance rate, a survey by the Zebra said. This knowledge gap could be costing them on their auto insurance premiums.

These are the cities you can earn six figures in and still be broke

These are the cities you can earn six figures in and still be broke

A new study found that in 16 of the 100 largest U.S. metros, a family of three earning a $100,000 annual income would spend more on the basics than what they earn. California cities made up half of the list.

A new study found that in 16 of the 100 largest U.S. metros, a family of three earning a $100,000 annual income would spend more on the basics than what they earn. California cities made up half of the list.

Bed Bath & Beyond to begin store-closing sales Wednesday

Bed Bath & Beyond to begin store-closing sales Wednesday

With Bed Bath & Beyond going through bankruptcy proceedings, the household-goods retailer will begin "store-closing sales" at its California stores.

With Bed Bath & Beyond going through bankruptcy proceedings, the household-goods retailer will begin "store-closing sales" at its California stores.

Maryland man wins lottery three times with same number: 'It hit again'

Maryland man wins lottery three times with same number: 'It hit again'

"It hit last year, and it hit again," the lucky winner told lottery officials. "My wife said, ‘Let’s play this number,’ and we keep winning with it."

"It hit last year, and it hit again," the lucky winner told lottery officials. "My wife said, ‘Let’s play this number,’ and we keep winning with it."

Mortgage rates rise, add to affordability issues

Mortgage rates rise, add to affordability issues

The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate increased to 6.39%. Higher rates and low housing supply is putting affordability constraints on would-be homebuyers. But there are still ways to find the best rate.

The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate increased to 6.39%. Higher rates and low housing supply is putting affordability constraints on would-be homebuyers. But there are still ways to find the best rate.

These jobs are safe from the AI revolution — for now

These jobs are safe from the AI revolution — for now

Jobs involving manual or outdoor labor or specialized knowledge are less likely to be replaced by AI-informed automation.

Jobs involving manual or outdoor labor or specialized knowledge are less likely to be replaced by AI-informed automation.

Home price growth continues to slow down: Fannie Mae

Home price growth continues to slow down: Fannie Mae

Home prices increased by 4.7% year-over-year in Q1 2023. However, that marked a significant slowdown from annual growth in the previous quarter. Still, low home supply and high mortgage rates have raised affordability issues for potential home buyers. Here’s what you need to know.

Home prices increased by 4.7% year-over-year in Q1 2023. However, that marked a significant slowdown from annual growth in the previous quarter. Still, low home supply and high mortgage rates have raised affordability issues for potential home buyers. Here’s what you need to know.