Job hugging: staying put, planning the exit
Even though the job market appears to be slowing down, a new study suggests many workers may actually be preparing for their next move. John Woods, founding director of the University of Phoenix Career Institute, gives insight.
Even though the job market appears to be slowing down, a new study suggests many workers may actually be preparing for their next move. John Woods, founding director of the University of Phoenix Career Institute, gives insight.
Record number of Americans say their financial outlook is ‘getting worse’
A new survey finds rising costs still dominate Americans’ concerns, with a record share saying their financial situation is getting worse. Here’s what to know.
A new survey finds rising costs still dominate Americans’ concerns, with a record share saying their financial situation is getting worse. Here’s what to know.
California billionaire tax measure secures signatures for November ballot
California labor unions have gathered 1.5 million signatures for a ballot initiative to tax billionaires 5% to fund healthcare and offset federal cuts.
California labor unions have gathered 1.5 million signatures for a ballot initiative to tax billionaires 5% to fund healthcare and offset federal cuts.
These are the best entry-level jobs in 2026, data suggests
WalletHub ranked the best entry-level jobs based on opportunity, growth potential, and job safety.
WalletHub ranked the best entry-level jobs based on opportunity, growth potential, and job safety.
Consumer confidence hits record low amid Iran war fears, K-shaped economy concerns
U.S. consumer confidence fell to its lowest level on record this month, driven by fears over rising costs tied to the ongoing war in Iran, even as official government data suggests the broader economy remains relatively stable.
U.S. consumer confidence fell to its lowest level on record this month, driven by fears over rising costs tied to the ongoing war in Iran, even as official government data suggests the broader economy remains relatively stable.
New CalFresh work requirements start June 1: What you need to know
New federal rules starting June 1, 2026 expand CalFresh work requirements for adults aged 18-64 in California, with specific exemptions for certain groups.
New federal rules starting June 1, 2026 expand CalFresh work requirements for adults aged 18-64 in California, with specific exemptions for certain groups.
Bed Bath & Beyond returning to California: What to know
Bed Bath & Beyond is partnering with The Container Store to open physical shop-in-shop locations in Southern California starting May 2026.
Bed Bath & Beyond is partnering with The Container Store to open physical shop-in-shop locations in Southern California starting May 2026.
Most Americans blame Trump for rising gas prices, poll finds
A Reuters/Ipsos poll finds that a majority of Americans blame President Donald Trump for rising gasoline prices following the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll finds that a majority of Americans blame President Donald Trump for rising gasoline prices following the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran.
College grads enter tough hiring market: Some tips to help with the job hunt
As graduates enter a challenging job market marked by rising unemployment and experience gaps, experts suggest building resilience and leveraging AI tools to help navigate the transition into the real world.
As graduates enter a challenging job market marked by rising unemployment and experience gaps, experts suggest building resilience and leveraging AI tools to help navigate the transition into the real world.
Meta to lay off 10% of its staff: What we know
Meta, the Menlo Park-based parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, announced this week that it will reduce its workforce by about 10% as it shifts its focus toward artificial intelligence.
Meta, the Menlo Park-based parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, announced this week that it will reduce its workforce by about 10% as it shifts its focus toward artificial intelligence.
Almost half of Americans say economy is in bad shape and getting worse, survey shows
Americans confidence in the economy has plunged based on findings in a new poll, with the widespread pessimism driven in part by soaring gas prices and the U.S.-Iran conflict.
Americans confidence in the economy has plunged based on findings in a new poll, with the widespread pessimism driven in part by soaring gas prices and the U.S.-Iran conflict.
United Airlines ticket prices may increase amid surging jet fuel costs, company says
United Airlines said ticket prices could rise 15%–20% due to surging jet fuel costs.
United Airlines said ticket prices could rise 15%–20% due to surging jet fuel costs.
The future of work in the AI era
The list of tech companies based in Silicon Valley and beyond that are cutting jobs is long, and while there was a lot of concern that artificial intelligence would replace workers, many analysts say that's not the reality. Marcus Mossberger, workforce strategy expert, gives insight.
The list of tech companies based in Silicon Valley and beyond that are cutting jobs is long, and while there was a lot of concern that artificial intelligence would replace workers, many analysts say that's not the reality. Marcus Mossberger, workforce strategy expert, gives insight.
California has the highest gas prices in the US — these 2 states aren't far behind
The national average hit $4.11 per gallon on April 15, 2026 – a steep 29.5% jump from a year ago – with double-digit increases in every state and metro.
The national average hit $4.11 per gallon on April 15, 2026 – a steep 29.5% jump from a year ago – with double-digit increases in every state and metro.
Tariff refund requests
The Trump administration begins to accept applications from businesses seeking refunds in tariffs, months after the supreme court ruled that the president had no legal authority to impose them. Vinod K. Aggarwal, UC Berkeley Professor of Politics, gives insight.
The Trump administration begins to accept applications from businesses seeking refunds in tariffs, months after the supreme court ruled that the president had no legal authority to impose them. Vinod K. Aggarwal, UC Berkeley Professor of Politics, gives insight.
Here's where gas prices have increased the most in US
Gas prices are spiking nationwide, with sharp increases hitting every state over the past year. New data reveals where drivers are feeling the biggest jumps.
Gas prices are spiking nationwide, with sharp increases hitting every state over the past year. New data reveals where drivers are feeling the biggest jumps.
Meta plans to slash roughly 8,000 jobs next month: report
According to a report, Meta is preparing to cut thousands of jobs as early as next month, with more layoffs expected later this year. Here's what to know.
According to a report, Meta is preparing to cut thousands of jobs as early as next month, with more layoffs expected later this year. Here's what to know.
$50 billion in oil lost in 50 days of Iran war, analysis finds
The war in Iran has shaken up financial markets and the oil industry, so much so that an estimated $50 billion in oil has not been produced globally since the war began, according to a Reuters analysis.
The war in Iran has shaken up financial markets and the oil industry, so much so that an estimated $50 billion in oil has not been produced globally since the war began, according to a Reuters analysis.
Beyond the IRS: See who pays the most in state income and other taxes
Americans coast-to-coast filed their taxes this week. While the IRS dominated many of the headlines, most people were also filling out forms for their state as well.
Americans coast-to-coast filed their taxes this week. While the IRS dominated many of the headlines, most people were also filling out forms for their state as well.
Restaurant chain 801 Chophouse files for bankruptcy
The parent company of the high-end steakhouse restaurant chain filed for bankruptcy sparking concerns about the future of some locations nationwide.
The parent company of the high-end steakhouse restaurant chain filed for bankruptcy sparking concerns about the future of some locations nationwide.