Biden to release up to 15 million barrels of oil from strategic reserve
President Joe Biden will announce the release of 15 million barrels of oil from the U.S. strategic reserve Wednesday as part of a response to recent production cuts announced by OPEC+ nations.
California inflation relief checks: New dates announced for debit card payments
The California Franchise Tax Board released an updated timeline for those who have yet to receive the Middle Class Tax Refund.
Millions of people may still be eligible for COVID-19 stimulus checks, but the deadline is coming up
Based on IRS and Treasury data, there could be between 9 and 10 million people who have not yet received their payments.
Social Security benefits to jump by 8.7% in 2023
The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment means the average recipient will receive more than $140 a month starting in January.
US inflation accelerated in September, keeping pressure on households
Consumer prices rose 8.2% in September compared with a year earlier.
Chosen LA County residents ages 18-24 can get $1,000 monthly checks
A small group of chosen young Los Angeles County residents could receive $1,000 monthly checks for up to three years.
These housing markets are seeing the largest drop in prices since the pandemic peak
Housing prices are continuing to cool off — and data shows one area of the country, in particular, is seeing the highest drop.
Where is my California inflation relief check?
If you didn't get your Middle Class Tax Refund via direct deposit, you may be wondering what the deal is and when you'll get paid.
3rd-largest railroad union rejects deal, renewing possibility of strike
The third largest railroad union rejected its deal with the railroads Monday — renewing the possibility of a strike that could cripple the economy — but before that could happen both sides will return to the bargaining table.
Biggest Social Security cost-of-living increase in decades expected this week
Roughly 70 million Americans are likely to see a notable boost in their monthly checks. Here’s what to know ahead of the expected COLA increase announcement this week.
Another month of solid US hiring suggests more big Fed hikes
America’s employers slowed their hiring in September but still added 263,000 jobs, a solid figure that will likely keep the Federal Reserve on pace to keep raising interest rates aggressively to fight persistently high inflation.
Americans changing holiday travel plans due to inflation, survey finds
Over the holidays, many Americans are opting for fewer days of travel, cheaper accommodations, and shorter distances due to rising costs, a recent survey found.
First batch of CA inflation relief checks go out in less than 24 hours: Here's who gets it first
California will begin disbursing the first batch of inflation relief checks to millions of taxpayers starting Friday, Oct. 7.
California inflation checks: How will I get paid?
California will start handing out payments of up to $1,050 to millions of residents this week to combat inflation.
Mortgage activity hits 25-year low as rates rise
The Federal Reserve's strategy of raising interest rates in an attempt to fight sky-high inflation is sending mortgage rates higher, impacting home buyers.
This LA district can receive $5K per household for rental aid as eviction moratorium ends
Los Angeles' 13th District has the most rental and multi-family units in the city.
‘Unnecessary’ work meetings waste productivity and money, survey finds
But will bosses listen and cut back on meetings?
More couples are asking wedding guests to help buy a home, experts say
The wedding experts at Zola.com (http://zola.com/) said they’ve seen the number of couples asking for housing-related funds double since 2019.
Fewer people request US unemployment benefits amid solid hiring, high inflation
Applications for unemployment benefits last week saw their lowest number of claims since April. If the number continues to drop, the Federal Reserve could raise interest rates higher than it plans to slow the economy.
California inflation relief payments: Here's who doesn't qualify
Millions of Californians will be receiving inflation relief checks in the coming weeks - are you one of them? Not everyone qualifies.