Trump announces 25% tariffs on Japan and South Korea
The president warned both countries that if they retaliate with their own tariffs, the U.S. would further increase import taxes.
The president warned both countries that if they retaliate with their own tariffs, the U.S. would further increase import taxes.
June jobs report surprisingly good
A nationwide job report showed a gain of 147,000 payroll jobs, which lowered the nation's unemployment rate from 4.2% to 4.1%
A nationwide job report showed a gain of 147,000 payroll jobs, which lowered the nation's unemployment rate from 4.2% to 4.1%
US expected to gain 7,500 millionaires in 2025, bringing $43.7B in wealth: report
UAE tops global list while the UK faces massive wealth exodus
UAE tops global list while the UK faces massive wealth exodus
GameStop customers could receive cash payout following settlement over alleged privacy breach
GameStop faces a $4.5 million settlement after being accused of sharing personal information without consent.
GameStop faces a $4.5 million settlement after being accused of sharing personal information without consent.
Golden Gate Bridge tolls rise July 1st
On Tuesday, the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District will raise the toll for the legendary San Francisco Bay crossing by 50 cents.
On Tuesday, the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District will raise the toll for the legendary San Francisco Bay crossing by 50 cents.
Majority US families expect to maintain or increase back-to-school spending, survey finds
Nearly 3 in 4 US families plan to spend the same or more on back-to-school shopping this fall, according to a new survey from PwC, signaling strong demand despite inflation and tariff-related price pressures.
Nearly 3 in 4 US families plan to spend the same or more on back-to-school shopping this fall, according to a new survey from PwC, signaling strong demand despite inflation and tariff-related price pressures.
Buffett donates $6B in Berkshire stock to 5 foundations
The Oracle of Omaha is giving away 99.5% of his fortune for philanthropy.
The Oracle of Omaha is giving away 99.5% of his fortune for philanthropy.
Pay Later, pay the price: the new loan rules that could impact your credit score
Matt Schulz, chief consumer finance analyst at LendingTree, explains changes to buy now, pay later loans. The loan type has been growing rapidly, but the credit-scoring industry has puzzled over how to evaluate it.
Matt Schulz, chief consumer finance analyst at LendingTree, explains changes to buy now, pay later loans. The loan type has been growing rapidly, but the credit-scoring industry has puzzled over how to evaluate it.
Social Security July 2025 payment schedule: Here’s when beneficiaries get their checks
Social Security recipients will receive another round of payments starting in July, and here's what you need to know.
Social Security recipients will receive another round of payments starting in July, and here's what you need to know.
Why summer gas prices are at a four-year low
The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline was $3.20 on Friday.
The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline was $3.20 on Friday.
Auto loan delinquencies are on the rise; these states have the most
Analysts say an increase in late car payments is a concerning trend: despite stubborn inflation and high interest rates, unemployment rates are still low.
Analysts say an increase in late car payments is a concerning trend: despite stubborn inflation and high interest rates, unemployment rates are still low.
World's richest 1% raised their wealth by $33.9 trillion in 10 years
A new analysis says the wealth of just 3,000 billionaires is “more than enough to eliminate annual poverty 22 times over.”
A new analysis says the wealth of just 3,000 billionaires is “more than enough to eliminate annual poverty 22 times over.”
California FAIR Plan found not fair to homeowners forced to use its 'insurance'
A Los Angeles Superior Court judge ruled that the California FAIR Plan’s smoke-damage policy directly violates state law by denying coverage for clean-up and remediatons, a very expensive benefit FAIR Plan is obliged to render.
A Los Angeles Superior Court judge ruled that the California FAIR Plan’s smoke-damage policy directly violates state law by denying coverage for clean-up and remediatons, a very expensive benefit FAIR Plan is obliged to render.
Buy now, pay later loans affecting credit scores: What to know
FICO will now include buy now, pay later data into credit scores. Here’s what you need to know.
FICO will now include buy now, pay later data into credit scores. Here’s what you need to know.
Medicare, Social Security now expected to run out quicker: See the dates and why
The date at which the programs would no longer have funds to pay full benefits were moved up.
The date at which the programs would no longer have funds to pay full benefits were moved up.
Feds make decision on interest rates: What to know
Federal Reserve officials expect inflation to worsen in the coming months but they still foresee interest rate cuts by the end of this year.
Federal Reserve officials expect inflation to worsen in the coming months but they still foresee interest rate cuts by the end of this year.
Chase Sapphire Reserve credit card changes: What to know
The cost to have Chase’s popular Sapphire Reserve travel credit card has increased 77% since it was introduced in 2016. Here’s what to know about the card.
The cost to have Chase’s popular Sapphire Reserve travel credit card has increased 77% since it was introduced in 2016. Here’s what to know about the card.
Social Security's 2026 COLA: Recipients could get more money next year
Social Security recipients’ monthly checks could be higher than originally thought next year with the cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA.
Social Security recipients’ monthly checks could be higher than originally thought next year with the cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA.
Vacaville, Richmond, other Bay Area cities make new list of best California cities for retirement
Several Bay Area cities made a new list of the Golden State’s best cities for retirees, and some mentions may be unexpected.
Several Bay Area cities made a new list of the Golden State’s best cities for retirees, and some mentions may be unexpected.
California stands to lose $278 billion without undocumented workers: report
A new report has found that the economic impact of the federal government’s mass deportations in California could result in a loss of more than $278 billion for the Golden State.
A new report has found that the economic impact of the federal government’s mass deportations in California could result in a loss of more than $278 billion for the Golden State.