January rents had the smallest increase since May 2021
Rent prices are 22.5% higher than January 2020.
Californians begin receiving Climate Credit notices via email
Households typically receive the Climate Credit on their October or November and April or May bills each year, regardless of energy consumption or bill amount.
Disney to cut 7,000 jobs part of company restructuring, CEO Bob Iger announces
The Walt Disney Company will slash 7,000 jobs in an effort to cut costs and will be restructured into three core business segments, CEO Bob Iger revealed Wednesday during the company's first-quarter earnings call.
More Americans live paycheck to paycheck, report finds
A report found 166 million consumers in the US fall into that category.
Bed Bath & Beyond closing 87 additional stores. Here’s the list of locations
The latest store closings are impacting the struggling retailer as it considers its options, including possibly filing for bankruptcy.
LA County eviction protections extended
The board's action keeps in place existing protections against “no-fault” evictions through March 31 -- protections that had been set to expire at the end of January.
Walmart trying out more 'upscale' stores with launch of new designs, upgrades
The retailer has renovated nearly 1,000 stores with the redesigns, and several have recently opened.
Americans struggling to make car payments is highest since Great Recession
Car repossessions are growing as Americans still struggle with high car prices and inflation.
Hasbro laying off 1,000 employees amid cost-savings push
The company well-known for Monopoly, Play-Doh, and My Little Pony toys says the layoffs are 15% of its global full-time workforce.
Chipotle looks to hire 15,000 people in US amid continuing labor shortage
Other chains, including Taco Bell and Starbucks, are also looking for workers.
New study: Renting a home is more affordable than buying one in 2023
A new rental Affordability Report by ATTOM found it’s more affordable to rent an average three-bedroom home in 2023 than to own a comparably sized median-priced home.
Manchin introduces bill to delay tax credits for electric vehicles
Tax credits for electric vehicles are a key feature of President Joe Biden's landmark climate law.
Is tipping getting out of control? Most consumers say yes
As more businesses adopt digital payment methods, consumers are prompted to leave a tip at places they typically wouldn’t. Some feel it has become more frustrating as the price of items has risen because of inflation.
Gold and silver boom predicted as US hits debt ceiling, dollar devalues
Precious metals expert predicts gold and silver will rise in 2023 as government spending results in increased inflation and U.S. hits debt ceiling.
LA City Council to adopt tenant protections; 1-month grace period for those who miss rent before eviction
The Los Angeles City Council is set to adopt a slate of tenant protections Friday ahead of the expiration of the local state of emergency due to COVID-19 at the end of the month.
Google cutting 12,000 jobs as tech industry layoffs widen
Google has become the latest tech company to trim staff after rapid expansions during the COVID-19 pandemic have worn off.
US debt limit: US Treasury buys time for Biden and House GOP on deal
The Treasury Department says it has started taking “extraordinary measures” as the government has run up against its legal borrowing capacity of $31.381 trillion.
'Rent-a-chicken' service gives you a coop, complete with birds, for your own farm-fresh eggs
The price of eggs is soaring due to a lingering bird flu outbreak, combined with soaring feed, fuel and labor costs. It's even prompting some people to rent their own chickens to buck expensive egg prices.
Party City files for bankruptcy protection amid rising prices
Party City is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after struggling with rising prices and a pullback in customer spending.
Netflix is hiring a flight attendant for one of its private jets—and the job pays up to $385,000
Job candidates can apply now for the role on the Netflix website for a chance to travel and earn a quality salary.