How to minimize stock market risk
The stock market can be risky, but playing it too safe could put your retirement savings at risk. Angela Lee, a professor of professional practice of finance and economics at Columbia Business School, gives insight on how to manage market volatility and protect your money.
The stock market can be risky, but playing it too safe could put your retirement savings at risk. Angela Lee, a professor of professional practice of finance and economics at Columbia Business School, gives insight on how to manage market volatility and protect your money.
Napa Valley's Carabao: a taste of Filipino cuisine
Napa Valley is known for its wine and fine dining. Now, Chef Jade Cunningham is adding something new to the region’s culinary scene: Filipino cuisine. After rising through the ranks at The French Laundry, she launched Carabao to celebrate the bold flavors and rich traditions of the Philippines, pairing the food she grew up with. Meet Jade Cunningham and Eric Gonzales, the co-owner of the popular restaurant.
Napa Valley is known for its wine and fine dining. Now, Chef Jade Cunningham is adding something new to the region’s culinary scene: Filipino cuisine. After rising through the ranks at The French Laundry, she launched Carabao to celebrate the bold flavors and rich traditions of the Philippines, pairing the food she grew up with. Meet Jade Cunningham and Eric Gonzales, the co-owner of the popular restaurant.
Tipping went from ‘un-American’ to unavoidable, economist says; why that could be a good thing
Tipping has grown into such a regular practice when eating out in the United States that many customers take for granted that they will leave one. In fact, an American overseas may have to fight the urge to do so in countries where it is much less common. But that was not always the case. In fact, as a Texas A&M University professor pointed out, the roles used to be reversed.
Tipping has grown into such a regular practice when eating out in the United States that many customers take for granted that they will leave one. In fact, an American overseas may have to fight the urge to do so in countries where it is much less common. But that was not always the case. In fact, as a Texas A&M University professor pointed out, the roles used to be reversed.
Amazon to hire more than 300,000 US workers for holiday shopping rush
The jobs include seasonal, part-time and full-time roles across Amazon’s US operations network.
The jobs include seasonal, part-time and full-time roles across Amazon’s US operations network.
Bay Area mixed home prices: what to know
Buyers are backing out of home purchases as high prices and mortgage rates squeeze affordability. But the shift is playing out differently across California, and new Bay Area numbers show a mixed picture for prices and sales. Erika Carrasco, with Intero Real Estate, gives insight.
Buyers are backing out of home purchases as high prices and mortgage rates squeeze affordability. But the shift is playing out differently across California, and new Bay Area numbers show a mixed picture for prices and sales. Erika Carrasco, with Intero Real Estate, gives insight.
Nordstrom Rack is returning to San Francisco
The new store will be located at 2 Stockton St., and the 51,500-square-foot space is set to open in fall 2027.
The new store will be located at 2 Stockton St., and the 51,500-square-foot space is set to open in fall 2027.
AI and layoffs: the future of tech jobs
Tech layoffs are raising a bigger question about the future of work, especially as companies invest more in artificial intelligence and restructure their teams. Ahmed Banafa, professor of technology, at San Jose State University, gives insight.
Tech layoffs are raising a bigger question about the future of work, especially as companies invest more in artificial intelligence and restructure their teams. Ahmed Banafa, professor of technology, at San Jose State University, gives insight.
Almost half of Americans fear inflation will spoil their winter travel plans, survey finds
A new survey on winter travel shows 49% of Americans say inflation will ruin their travel plans this winter, according to a new WalletHub survey.
A new survey on winter travel shows 49% of Americans say inflation will ruin their travel plans this winter, according to a new WalletHub survey.
Social Security 2027 COLA increase: How much monthly checks will go up
Social Security recipients, including retirees and those on disability, now know how much larger their monthly payments from the federal government will be next year.
Social Security recipients, including retirees and those on disability, now know how much larger their monthly payments from the federal government will be next year.
Kroger plans to cut 3,000 corporate jobs as grocery giant expands AI use
Kroger is also looking to reduce operating costs and faces pressure to keep prices competitive.
Kroger is also looking to reduce operating costs and faces pressure to keep prices competitive.
Map: Here are the cities that spend the most on groceries, data shows
A WalletHub study finds that household income plays a major role in determining how heavily grocery costs affect residents across major U.S. cities.
A WalletHub study finds that household income plays a major role in determining how heavily grocery costs affect residents across major U.S. cities.
Oil prices rise amid Trump's plan to buy Russian diesel
Crude oil prices rose on Monday following President Donald Trump’s announcement last week that the United States reached an agreement to purchase Russian diesel imports.
Crude oil prices rose on Monday following President Donald Trump’s announcement last week that the United States reached an agreement to purchase Russian diesel imports.
Amazon cuts retail jobs amid one of its biggest shopping days
Amazon latest round of job cuts come after the company eliminated thousands of positions earlier this year.
Amazon latest round of job cuts come after the company eliminated thousands of positions earlier this year.
President Trump considering suspending federal gas tax
President Donald Trump said Tuesday he is considering suspending the federal gasoline tax as soaring fuel prices threaten Republicans ahead of November’s midterm elections.
President Donald Trump said Tuesday he is considering suspending the federal gasoline tax as soaring fuel prices threaten Republicans ahead of November’s midterm elections.
Trump signs executive order temporarily easing red-dyed diesel limits
The order temporarily eases red-dyed diesel restrictions to help lower costs for businesses and consumers.
The order temporarily eases red-dyed diesel restrictions to help lower costs for businesses and consumers.
G7 to release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel to curb skyrocketing gas prices
The G7 nations announced on Friday they plan to release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel fuel amid skyrocketing prices.
The G7 nations announced on Friday they plan to release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel fuel amid skyrocketing prices.
Nike cutting more jobs as turnaround struggles continue
Nike is slashing cut jobs as part of a sweeping corporate restructuring initiative to reignite financial growth and streamlining its business model.
Nike is slashing cut jobs as part of a sweeping corporate restructuring initiative to reignite financial growth and streamlining its business model.
30-year US mortgage rate reaches highest level in nearly 3 years
Mortgage rates are surging again, hitting their highest level in nearly three years. Here's what to know.
Mortgage rates are surging again, hitting their highest level in nearly three years. Here's what to know.
Sales tax in this California county jumps to 10.25% today – here's why
Consumers in parts of California will see higher totals at cash registers starting Thursday as widespread voter-approved sales tax increases take effect.
Consumers in parts of California will see higher totals at cash registers starting Thursday as widespread voter-approved sales tax increases take effect.
Most Americans now blame Trump for high prices, poll finds
Public frustration with President Donald Trump is mounting as a new poll shows disapproval of his economic policies and handling of rising prices.
Public frustration with President Donald Trump is mounting as a new poll shows disapproval of his economic policies and handling of rising prices.