Can’t afford to pay your taxes? Here’s what the IRS wants you to do
If you can’t pay your taxes this year, the IRS still wants you to file. Here’s how to get help, avoid penalties, and create a manageable plan.
If you can’t pay your taxes this year, the IRS still wants you to file. Here’s how to get help, avoid penalties, and create a manageable plan.
Bracing for Trump's latest tariff plan
The president is promising to roll out a massive tariff plan that he says will free the U.S. from reliance on foreign goods. Experts are worried about the potential economic consequences.
The president is promising to roll out a massive tariff plan that he says will free the U.S. from reliance on foreign goods. Experts are worried about the potential economic consequences.
2 consecutive months of fewer jobs in California – an omen of recession? What experts say
Last week's California employment figures may be signaling a tectonic shift in the state's four-year gains in jobs.
Last week's California employment figures may be signaling a tectonic shift in the state's four-year gains in jobs.
How will auto tariffs affect car prices and dealerships?
There are now just four shopping days until Trump's expected 25% tariffs on imported vehicles and vehicle parts take hold on April 3.
There are now just four shopping days until Trump's expected 25% tariffs on imported vehicles and vehicle parts take hold on April 3.
Interest rate cuts: Here's what Bank of America's CEO expects this year
Bank of America analysts think the new tariff will cause car prices to go up and purchase of vehicles to slow down.
Bank of America analysts think the new tariff will cause car prices to go up and purchase of vehicles to slow down.
Should Americans rush to buy a car before the tariffs? Here's what Trump says
President Trump was asked Friday whether Americans should rush to buy cars now before his planned 25% tariffs on imported cars, light trucks and auto parts take effect.
President Trump was asked Friday whether Americans should rush to buy cars now before his planned 25% tariffs on imported cars, light trucks and auto parts take effect.
State Farm can now loan you up to $50,000
In a new expansion of their partnership, State Farm agents can now offer customers personal loans of up to $50,000 through U.S. Bank.
In a new expansion of their partnership, State Farm agents can now offer customers personal loans of up to $50,000 through U.S. Bank.
Elon Musk: Social Security recipients should get more money after DOGE’s work
The Department of Government Efficiency claims to have already saved billions in taxpayer dollars.
The Department of Government Efficiency claims to have already saved billions in taxpayer dollars.
Inflation remained elevated in February, data shows
Inflation remains a top economic concern for most Americans, even as it has fallen sharply from its 2022 peak.
Inflation remains a top economic concern for most Americans, even as it has fallen sharply from its 2022 peak.
Average Wall Street bonus is more than most people's salary: See the numbers
Bonuses on Wall Street surged to record highs last year, nearly quadrupling the average annual salary in the U.S.
Bonuses on Wall Street surged to record highs last year, nearly quadrupling the average annual salary in the U.S.
Social Security partially walks back who needs to visit offices in person: What to know
Social Security has revised its new rules that require some beneficiaries to visit local agency offices in person to verify their identities after listening to "customers, Congress, advocates, and others."
Social Security has revised its new rules that require some beneficiaries to visit local agency offices in person to verify their identities after listening to "customers, Congress, advocates, and others."
Bank of Mom and Dad paying out $1,474 a month on average to adult kids
With economic pressures mounting, adulting has never felt more expensive—and more parents are stepping in to help.
With economic pressures mounting, adulting has never felt more expensive—and more parents are stepping in to help.
Many shoppers admit returning items after use: See what’s most common
A new LendingTree survey finds that 39% of shoppers who returned used items did so on purpose — with clothing, electronics, and kitchen tools among the most commonly “borrowed" products.
A new LendingTree survey finds that 39% of shoppers who returned used items did so on purpose — with clothing, electronics, and kitchen tools among the most commonly “borrowed" products.
Southwest Airlines layoffs looming at 4 airports – including this one in the Bay Area
Southwest Airlines is slashing jobs at four airports in the U.S. – including one in the Bay Area.
Southwest Airlines is slashing jobs at four airports in the U.S. – including one in the Bay Area.
Southwest Airlines layoffs looming at these Southern California airports
Southwest Airlines plans to lay off employees at four airports, including LAX and Burbank in Southern California, starting in June.
Southwest Airlines plans to lay off employees at four airports, including LAX and Burbank in Southern California, starting in June.
Businesses may have to pass high beef prices on to consumers
Beef prices were up 7.6% year over year in February.
Beef prices were up 7.6% year over year in February.
Student loans to be managed by Small Business Administration, Trump says
Student loans will now be managed by Small Business Administration, President Trump announced Friday, as part of his plan to dismantle the Department of Education.
Student loans will now be managed by Small Business Administration, President Trump announced Friday, as part of his plan to dismantle the Department of Education.
Millions of people on disability can now save money without losing benefits—here’s how
Many Americans on SSI or Medicaid don’t realize they can now save and invest money through a special account without risking their benefits. ABLE accounts are expanding in 2026—and most people still don’t know they exist.
Many Americans on SSI or Medicaid don’t realize they can now save and invest money through a special account without risking their benefits. ABLE accounts are expanding in 2026—and most people still don’t know they exist.
This East Bay city ranked worst in the U.S. for first-time homebuyers
An East Bay city ranked the worst out of 150 U.S. cities for first-time homebuyers. High monthly mortgage payments and high crime rates landed it at the bottom. It was one of several Bay Area cities among the worst in the U.S.
An East Bay city ranked the worst out of 150 U.S. cities for first-time homebuyers. High monthly mortgage payments and high crime rates landed it at the bottom. It was one of several Bay Area cities among the worst in the U.S.
Best states for taxes in 2025
There’s no avoiding taxes no matter which state you live in, but where you live could mean you pay a lot more – or a lot less.
There’s no avoiding taxes no matter which state you live in, but where you live could mean you pay a lot more – or a lot less.