Prices at California Chipotle, McDonald's and other fast-food chains are rising following minimum wage hike
Prices at California Chipotle have gone up 6% to 7% since California's new fast food minimum wage went into effect, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Student loan forgiveness: Some may qualify but need to take action by April 30
Seeking student loan forgiveness? Some borrowers who consolidate their loans could qualify, but there’s a key deadline approaching.
Gold pocket watch recovered from Titanic’s wealthiest passenger sells for nearly $1.5M
A gold pocket watch worn by the richest passenger aboard the Titanic when the ill-fated ocean liner sank was sold at auction on Saturday for a record-breaking sum of nearly $1.5 million.
How much money it takes to be 'rich' in America for 2024
A recent study utilizing IRS data reveals that the income required to be considered "rich" varies widely across the U.S., reflecting regional differences in cost of living, local economies, and tax structures.
Here's how much you need to make to be considered middle class in California
What does it mean to be "middle class" in California? Here's' the median income you need to earn.
Campus protests bring renewed scrutiny to college presidents' million-dollar salaries
University presidents at UPenn, Columbia, NYU and other schools earn millions in annual compensation.
Here's what it takes to be considered middle class in 2024 for each state
With inflation rising, some families who used to be "middle class" no longer fit in that category. Here are the cheapest and most expensive states and cities for 2024.
Bad service, no tip: Most Americans demand quality before tipping
A recent YouGov poll reveals that as tipping becomes an expected norm in increasingly varied sectors amid rising living costs, over half of Americans now express a growing resentment towards tipping, opting to leave no tip for subpar service.
More than a third of Gen Z, millennials seek help from their parents to afford a house down payment
Young homebuyers are combating high home prices by asking their parents for help with home down payments.
Your $1 and $2 bills could be worth thousands: What to look for
These very rare $1 and $2 bills could be worth a lot more than face value. Here's how to spot bills that are worth hanging onto.
These salaried workers are now eligible for overtime pay
The Biden administration's new rule significantly expands overtime pay eligibility to millions of salaried workers in the U.S., setting higher income thresholds and updating salary limits every three years.
This is the salary needed to actually take home $100,000 in California
A new report calculated the exact salary you need to earn in each state to actually bring home six figures in all 50 states after taxes. Unsurprisingly, California placed in the top five.
California first-time homebuyer program application deadline nears
First-time homebuyers - the deadline is fast-approaching for California's high-demand loan program that's giving away $150,000.
'Doom spending' instead of home buying—how young people are spending their money
Amid inflation and climate concerns, younger generations, including Gen Z and millennials, are turning to "doom spending," buying luxuries as they find homeownership increasingly unaffordable.
Bass' proposed city budget includes more funding for LAPD, cuts for LAFD
The overall budget proposal is a decrease of nearly $250 million from this fiscal year.
These Express stores in California are closing
Express Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, as the fashion retailer looks to sell the majority of its stores.
Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson's Maui wildfire relief efforts surpass expectations
Media icons Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne “The Rock" Johnson, previously under scrutiny for fundraising efforts after Maui wildfires, exceed expectations by donating nearly millions of dollars to victims through the People's Fund of Maui.
Express files for bankruptcy, announces store closures
Express filed for bankruptcy Monday and announced dozens of the fashion retailer’s stores would be closing.
Gas prices crept up this week, but not by much as oil prices fell
Demand for gas is up, but oil prices are down, causing gas prices to go up by just four cents.
LA Clippers fined $25K for violating NBA’s injury reporting rules
The LA Clippers were fined $25,000 for violating the NBA’s injury reporting rules by resting Paul George, Russell Westbrook and Norman Powell for the regular-season finale on Sunday, April 14.