FBI warns of Mexican cartels targeting Americans in timeshare fraud schemes
The schemes entail criminals targeting part-time property owners, often older Americans, and convincing them to hand over large sums of cash under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.
San Francisco opens first-of-its-kind grocery store where customers don't pay
A new one-of-a-kind market opened in San Francisco's Bayview neighborhood. Shoppers can leave without paying for groceries. They must meet certain criteria to shop at the District 10 Community Market. It is meant to serve low-income residents who don't have access to healthy, fresh foods.
Equinox offers whopping $40K gym membership with personalized wellness program: 'New era'
Equinox is upping the ante on expensive gym memberships.
Buy now, pay later products to be treated like credit cards, CFPB says
BNPL lenders must now follow the federal Truth in Lending Act (TILA) and Regulation Z rules that apply to credit cards, the CFPB said.
2 California Lottery players win combined $28 million
The lucky $5.4 million Powerball ticket was sold in Burbank, while the winning SuperLotto ticket was sold in Northridge, according to officials.
Here's who's hiring teens this summer – and which jobs pay the most
Young workers account for about a third of all new hires each June. Here's which jobs hire the most teens – and which ones pay the most.
More than a quarter of Americans admit to skipping meals due to skyrocketing grocery costs: Report
26% of respondents claimed they purchased unhealthy foods for themselves or their families because of inflation.
Gas prices to keep dropping as motorists plan Fourth of July road trips: AAA
The national average cost for a gallon of gas was $3.48, a significant eight-cent dip from the previous week.
Majority of employment growth since COVID-19 goes to immigrants, report finds
A report finds that immigrants accounted for most of U.S. job growth since 2019, while employment growth for U.S.-born workers declined.
Nearly two-thirds of middle-class Americans say they're 'struggling financially': poll
A majority of middle-class Americans are “struggling financially” and expect that to continue for the rest of their lives, according to a new poll.
YesSF partners with retired all-star Hunter Pence's non-profit for SF cleanup
The Yes SF coalition got an all-star boost on Friday, as retired San Francisco Giants player Hunter Pence partnered with Deloitte and other Yes SF members for a "Pick up with Pence" trash cleanup event in downtown San Francisco.
Jobs galore, but with a few cracks: report
The nation got a very good report card on the already remarkably strong job market with better-than-expected results, many of which are better than before the pandemic. Except for nagging inflation, the U.S. economy is booming and the national jobs report proves it.
Here's who gets tipped the most and least, survey says
Here’s a look at who is getting tipped the most and least in 2024, based on a new survey about the tipping habits among adults in the U.S.
Unemployment increased just slightly despite the US adding 272,000 jobs
Over 270,000 jobs were added in May, yet the unemployment rate still rose, fueling economic concerns.
Has tipping gone too far? 1 in 3 Americans think so
A new survey shows that many Americans have a negative view about tipping culture. Here’s a look where consumers are tipping at in 2024.
Borrowers urged to apply for Navient's private student loan forgiveness
The Project on Predatory Student Lending (PPSL) launched a campaign to raise awareness of Navient's discharge program for certain borrowers seeking relief because their school lied to them.
CEOs got big raises last year; workers didn't
The typical compensation package for S&P 500 chief executives surged nearly 13% last year to a median of $16.3 million, significantly outpacing the 4.1% rise in private-sector worker wages, highlighting the widening pay gap amid rising inflation and financial pressure on American households.
The 10 cheapest new cars in 2024
Nissan, Kia, Hyundai and Mitsubishi dominate Cars.com's list of the cheapest new cars.
States with the best and worst economies in 2024
Where did your state rank in WalletHub’s list of the best and worst economies?
Child care costs are now rising at twice the rate of inflation, report finds
“The child care crisis, which was simmering prior to the pandemic, has come to a boil," the new report stated.