Ohio governor says ending property taxes could push state's sales tax to 20%
Republican Gov. Mike DeWine says sales tax could jump to 20% to replace $24 billion in lost property tax revenue if a constitutional amendment passes.
Republican Gov. Mike DeWine says sales tax could jump to 20% to replace $24 billion in lost property tax revenue if a constitutional amendment passes.
States with the highest property taxes in 2026
Property taxes can be either a small cost or a major financial strain, depending on your location. A recent report highlights where Americans are feeling the greatest pressure on their budgets from these yearly expenses.
Property taxes can be either a small cost or a major financial strain, depending on your location. A recent report highlights where Americans are feeling the greatest pressure on their budgets from these yearly expenses.
The cost of money lies
Financial infidelity: hidden debt, secret credit cards, and spending that never makes it onto the shared spreadsheet. Michael McAuliffe, founder and President of Family Credit Management, gives insight on how couples protect both their finances and their trust.
Financial infidelity: hidden debt, secret credit cards, and spending that never makes it onto the shared spreadsheet. Michael McAuliffe, founder and President of Family Credit Management, gives insight on how couples protect both their finances and their trust.
Bay Area restaurants gear up for busy Valentine's Day weekend
Restaurants across the Bay Area are prepping for a very busy Valentine's Day weekend. It comes as experts say couples are expected to spend more on this holiday than in past years.
Restaurants across the Bay Area are prepping for a very busy Valentine's Day weekend. It comes as experts say couples are expected to spend more on this holiday than in past years.
Rich Californians flock to Las Vegas housing market as lawmakers consider wealth tax
Los Angeles home prices now top $1 million, while the Las Vegas median sits at $465,000.
Los Angeles home prices now top $1 million, while the Las Vegas median sits at $465,000.
Inflation measure dips to nearly five-year low as gas prices drop, housing costs ease
The latest Consumer Price Index released Friday shows that inflation is cooling slightly as apartment prices slowed and gas prices dipped, offering a bit of relief to consumers dealing with rising costs in the past couple of years.
The latest Consumer Price Index released Friday shows that inflation is cooling slightly as apartment prices slowed and gas prices dipped, offering a bit of relief to consumers dealing with rising costs in the past couple of years.
Francesca's files for bankruptcy, launches closing sales at all locations
Women's retailer Francesca's launched going-out-of-business sales with discounts up to 40% off all merchandise categories after filing for bankruptcy.
Women's retailer Francesca's launched going-out-of-business sales with discounts up to 40% off all merchandise categories after filing for bankruptcy.
Stock Market: Is an A.I. crash possible?
Economic jitters hit the stock market on Thursday, with the Dow, NASDAQ, and the S&P losing digits. This renewed concerns over artificial intelligence (A.I.) prompting a tech sell-off.
Economic jitters hit the stock market on Thursday, with the Dow, NASDAQ, and the S&P losing digits. This renewed concerns over artificial intelligence (A.I.) prompting a tech sell-off.
Grocery costs in 2026: Which states are spending the most on food?
As the cost of groceries continues to rise, Americans are spending more of their income to feed their families. See which states spend the most on food.
As the cost of groceries continues to rise, Americans are spending more of their income to feed their families. See which states spend the most on food.
Heineken to cut up to 6,000 jobs globally, lowers profit growth forecast amid industry struggles
Heineken's planned job reductions amount to nearly 7% of the company’s workforce.
Heineken's planned job reductions amount to nearly 7% of the company’s workforce.
How far do you live from an affordable grocery store? New map reveals surprising food deserts
ILSR created an interactive map showing how close Americans live to affordable grocery stores and highlighting the growing spread of food deserts.
ILSR created an interactive map showing how close Americans live to affordable grocery stores and highlighting the growing spread of food deserts.
The surprising reason why Americans could face high beef prices for years
Economists warn Americans shouldn’t expect relief on beef prices anytime soon. Here's why.
Economists warn Americans shouldn’t expect relief on beef prices anytime soon. Here's why.
January jobs report shows US added 130K jobs exceeding economists expectations
The Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) jobs report released Wednesday shows U.S. employers added 130,000 jobs in January, above the expectations of economists.
The Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) jobs report released Wednesday shows U.S. employers added 130,000 jobs in January, above the expectations of economists.
Nearly 30% of Americans would marry for money in current economy, survey reveals
Love or money? A new survey finds many Americans weigh financial stability heavily in romance – and some even stay in relationships for the paycheck.
Love or money? A new survey finds many Americans weigh financial stability heavily in romance – and some even stay in relationships for the paycheck.
Eddie Bauer retail operator files for bankruptcy, begins liquidation sales
The 106-year-old brand founded in Seattle will begin liquidation sales while seeking buyer for brick-and-mortar operations.
The 106-year-old brand founded in Seattle will begin liquidation sales while seeking buyer for brick-and-mortar operations.
Super Bowl weekend delivers major economic boost to San Francisco
Super Bowl weekend brought packed events, record-setting sales, and a surge of visitors to San Francisco.
Super Bowl weekend brought packed events, record-setting sales, and a surge of visitors to San Francisco.
Here's what Americans are saying about the economy, stock market outlook in 2026: Poll
Americans hold a mixed outlook on the economy over the next six months, according to a new Gallup poll.
Americans hold a mixed outlook on the economy over the next six months, according to a new Gallup poll.
Santa Rosa Rose Parade canceled: for how long?
A famous North Bay springtime event that's 132 years old has been canceled for this year, raising the question: will it ever return?
A famous North Bay springtime event that's 132 years old has been canceled for this year, raising the question: will it ever return?
Super Bowl LX brings global tourism surge to San Francisco
The energy in San Francisco is palpable this week as football fans from across the U.S. and the globe descend on the city for Super Bowl LX, providing a huge boost to local tourism.
The energy in San Francisco is palpable this week as football fans from across the U.S. and the globe descend on the city for Super Bowl LX, providing a huge boost to local tourism.
Tariffs may have cost US economy thousands of jobs monthly, Fed analysis reveals
A new Federal Reserve analysis found that tariffs may have slowed job growth in the U.S. economy in 2025.
A new Federal Reserve analysis found that tariffs may have slowed job growth in the U.S. economy in 2025.