Rising child care costs forced 38% of parents on take on side gigs, survey says: How you can afford expenses

Risings child care costs are forcing many parents to reconsider how to afford it. About 38% of parents even reported taking on a second job. Here's how to afford childcare expenses.

This Social Security statement change could simplify your retirement planning

The Social Security Administration will be sending out newly redesigned statements that helps Americans better understand and maximize their benefits.

San Mateo Harvest Festival returns with a more "normal" feel

The Harvest Festival has returned to San Mateo. KTVU's James Torrez talks with festival organizers about the event.

How to decide if you need flood insurance for your home

Do you own or rent a home in an area with elevated flood risk? Here's how to decide if you need to take out a separate flood policy.

Johnson & Johnson plans to split into 2 public companies

Johnson & Johnson is breaking into two companies, separating the division that sells Band-Aids and Listerine from its prescription drug business.

Fed to begin tapering its assets, economists say it will send interest rates higher

The Federal Reserve announced after its November meeting that it will begin tapering its economic stimulus. Here's what that could mean for interest rates.

Student loan forgiveness memo: Expert says Biden has authority to cancel student debt

The White House recently released a memo about canceling debt for federal student borrowers, but the text was heavily redacted. Here's what one expert thinks that means.

US consumer prices jumped 6.2% in past year, highest inflation rate since 1990

Driving the price spikes are supply shortages resulting from consumer demand and COVID-related factory shutdowns coming out of the pandemic recession.

USPS hopes robotic processing in Oakland will help the holiday rush

The USPS Oakland Processing and Distribution Center is the first site to test and successfully use a new robotic arm. Officials said it makes sorting packages more efficient.

Biden administration begins notifying borrowers of student loan servicer changes

FSA began notifying borrowers of changes to their federal student loan repayment plans. Here's what you should know if your loan servicer is changing.