California will give you $400 just to drive under new pilot program
California is looking to pay 800 volunteers statewide up to $400 each to participate in a pilot program that would replace the gas tax.
Visa changes coming this year will mean fewer cards for Americans
Visa customers will soon be able to use a single card for multiple credit, bank accounts and payment options.
A large percentage of first-generation students have been impacted by FAFSA challenges
FAFSA issues have caused minority students to delay attending college and have led to severe stress and anxiety for other prospective students.
Texas judge stops Biden Administration rule that caps credit card late fees at $8
The Biden Administration is trying to stop junk fees, but a judge put a stop to a rule capping credit card late fees at $8.
Dow hits 40,000 for first time
The Dow Jones Industrial Average crossed 40,000 for the first time ever Thursday as investors celebrated solid earnings and a slight easing of consumer inflation last month.
Social Security check may be bigger next year. Here's why
Social Security COLA estimate rises amid stubborn inflation.
IRS warns thousands of taxpayers could face criminal prosecution for filing false returns
The IRS warned on Tuesday that thousands of taxpayers could face criminal prosecution if they filed false tax returns for high refunds.
$3 million may be paid to private student loan borrowers ignored by servicer – Here's who is impacted
A student loan servicer may be on the hook for ignoring borrowers' requests for payment reduction on loans held by the National Collegiate Student Loan Trusts following a CFPB enforcement action.
California sees uptick in minimum wage violations
Last year alone, there was a 56% increase in violations, affecting nearly 1.5 million workers across California's four major metro areas - Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, and San Jose.
Walmart laying off hundreds of employees, relocating many remote workers
Walmart is laying off hundreds of employees at its campus offices, as well as relocating many remote employees. Here’s what to know.
Ippei Mizuhara, Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter, pleads not guilty
The former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani entered a plea of not guilty.
Red Lobster reportedly closing dozens of US restaurants: See the closure list
Red Lobster has closed at least 48 locations across the U.S. as the seafood restaurant chain faces financial trouble, according to a restaurant liquidator who is holding an online auction.
Top summer jobs for teens and how much they pay
Teens have various summer job options, from camp counselor to lifeguard, with opportunities to earn significant wages, as employers plan to add 1.3 million jobs for teenagers this season, according to financial experts.
Melinda French Gates to resign from the Gates Foundation
Melinda French Gates announced Monday that she is stepping down from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
What is ‘ghost debt’? Buy now, pay later plans more popular than ever
A new form of debt looping a lot of Americans is being referred to as “ghost debt” or “phantom debt” – stemming from the popular buy now, pay later apps.
US regulators investigate credit card rewards 'bait and switch' schemes
U.S. authorities have already taken action against American Express and Bank of America in a "bait and switch" credit card rewards investigation.
Drake lists $88 million Beverly Hills estate amid Kendrick Lamar beef
Drake's fancy $88 million Beverly Hills mansion has hit the market. The timing is curious it comes in the wake of his ongoing feud with Kendrick Lamar.
Reports: McDonald's planning $5 meal deal to win back customers
McDonald's is reportedly introducing a $5 meal deal in an effort to attract customers deterred by recent price increases.
Newsom plans to slash 10,000 vacant state jobs to help close $27.6 billion deficit
California has a budget deficit of $27.6 billion, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday — a gap so wide that he’s proposing cutting 10,000 vacant state jobs and suspending some widely used business tax deductions.
Planet Fitness hiking new membership prices for first time since 1998
Planet Fitness is raising its membership prices following a period of market testing and weaker financial performance, while also planning to test higher prices for its premium Black Card membership amidst a challenging economic environment.