Biden signs $1T infrastructure bill into law as Congress debates climate, social bill
The bill includes providing $110 billion to repair the nation’s aging highways, bridges and roads.
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.
California gas prices set new record as Bay Area prices soar even higher
Gas prices in California reached an all-time high on Monday, with prices in the Bay Area even higher, hitting new records of their own.
20-year mortgage rates emerge as day's best money-saving opportunity | Nov. 15, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for Nov. 15, 2021, which are trending up from last Friday.
Today's mortgage refinance rates hold at bargain lows, but the clock’s ticking | Nov. 15, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Nov. 15, 2021, which are mostly unchanged from last Friday.
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.
US inflation: Economists explain why consumer prices are rising
For months, many economists had sounded a reassuring message that a spike in consumer prices, something that had been missing in action in the U.S. for a generation, wouldn’t stay long.
Biden administration ‘looking at every tool in arsenal’ to address gas price hike
Energy costs played a large role in the inflation surge, skyrocketing 4.8% from September to October, with the price of gas jumping up 6.1%.
Americans quit jobs at record pace in September for 2nd straight month
The Labor Department said Friday that 4.4 million people quit their jobs in September, or about 3% of the nation's workforce.
Savings window still open: Mortgage refinance rates hold at bargain lows | Nov. 12, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Nov. 12, 2021, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Still time to save: Today's mortgage rates hold at healthy lows | Nov. 12, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for Nov. 12, 2021, which are unchanged from yesterday.
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.
Bay Area inflation is busting budgets
Nationwide, the inflation rate rose at its fastest pace in 31 years, chipping away as spending power from coast to coast. But what's the Bay Area impact?
Today's best mortgage rate deal? 15-year rates hold at steady lows | Nov. 11, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for Nov. 11, 2021, which are trending up from yesterday.
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.
Unemployment claims drop to 267,000, a new pandemic low
Jobless claims fell by 4,000 last week, the Labor Department reported Wednesday.
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.
Kaiser mental health clinicians announce 1-day strike over understaffing, long patient wait times
Kaiser Permanente mental health clinicians in the Bay Area and the Central Valley will hold a one-day strike next week, union officials representing the workers said on Tuesday.