Food 4 Less workers ratify new labor deal
Unionized Food 4 Less grocery workers voted to ratify a new three-year labor contract with the grocer, the union announced Wednesday.
Less than a third of Americans approve of how Biden has handled student loan debt
Borrowers with student loans find student loan debt forgiveness important, but not all approve of how loans have been handled.
City council looking to help LA's fast food workers
Los Angeles City Councilman Hugo Soto-Martinez introduced a motion aimed at providing the city's fast food workers with more stable scheduling and paid time off.
‘Million Dollar Listing: Los Angeles’ stars warn ‘not just rich people’ affected by city’s ‘mansion tax’
In 2022, Los Angeles voters passed Measure ULA, a transfer tax nicknamed the "mansion tax," in 2022. The measure imposes a 4% charge on property sales above $5 million and a 5.5% charge on sales higher than $10 million.
Homeowners and renters struggling to afford the high cost of housing: survey
Renters and homeowners have had to downsize, tap their retirement savings and delay critical housing repairs to afford the high cost of housing, a recent Nationwide survey said.
Here's how much money Americans have to make to feel rich, according to survey
A new survey reveals that few Americans are making the kind of money they feel they need to live comfortably or be considered rich.
Here's how much debt the average consumer has, and where it's the worst
Researchers analyzed credit reports in the 100 largest U.S. metropolitan areas to show where consumers have the highest balances.
Bay Area councilmember abruptly resigns, says he cannot afford cost of living
A longtime Newark city councilmember has abruptly resigned, citing the high cost of living in the Bay Area.
The No. 1 fatal error that will end your IRA
These errors cannot be fixed, so you must be careful when moving your IRA funds.
Fathers earned 31% more in annual wages than mothers in 2023, study finds
A recent study shows that in 2023, fathers earned 31% more than mothers, underscoring the persistent "motherhood penalty" in the workforce.
Some LA County residents could get their medical debt eliminated under new pilot program
The LA County Board of Supervisors called for the creation of a $5 million pilot program aimed at helping low-income residents eliminate medical debt.
Rare $500 banknote from 1934 set for auction
A rare $500 banknote from 1934 will be auctioned on Wednesday by England-based Hanson’s Auctioneers.
Hooters is closing several 'underperforming' US locations
Hooters is closing several "underperforming" restaurants across the U.S., joining a growing list of dining chains facing tough times.
Limited Too, early 2000s mall favorite of preteens, teases a comeback
Limited Too, a tween clothing retailer known for its bright, funky style, has reemerged on social media with an announcement of a comeback.
Olive Garden raising menu prices again
The CEO of Olive Garden's parent company said the price increases will "be more in line with inflation."
Major retailers closing doors amid inflation, lower consumer demand
Major retail chains are being forced to close thousands of brick-and-mortar stores across the U.S., with a number of reasons cited for the shutdowns.
Trump proposes making tips tax-free. Here's what it would mean for workers
In the U.S., there are more than 2 million waiters and waitresses whose tips make up a large portion of their income, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates.
US housing shortage grew to 4.5 million homes amid affordability crisis, data reveals
The study reveals the housing shortage grew, underscoring one of the root causes of the housing affordability crisis.
Sen. Cruz introduces bill to make tips exempt from federal income taxes
Sen. Ted Cruz introduced a bill that would exempt tips from the federal income tax.
More than 1 in 4 US adults have no emergency savings, survey finds
With the soaring cost of living, putting money aside when you need it the most is becoming increasingly challenging for some Americans, based on a recent survey.