Walmart warns of higher prices if Trump implements proposed tariffs
Potential tariffs could cost American consumers between $46B and $78B in annual spending power, the National Retail Federation says.
Potential tariffs could cost American consumers between $46B and $78B in annual spending power, the National Retail Federation says.
Nearly 3 in 4 Americans fear Social Security won't be available when they retire, poll finds
A new survey reveals widespread concerns among Americans about the future of Social Security benefits as the program faces potential funding shortfalls.
A new survey reveals widespread concerns among Americans about the future of Social Security benefits as the program faces potential funding shortfalls.
Historic 1652 coin found in furniture sells for $2.5M at California auction
A rare 1652 silver coin, about the size of a nickel, sold for $2.5 million at a California auction, breaking the previous record for a pre-Revolution American coin.
A rare 1652 silver coin, about the size of a nickel, sold for $2.5 million at a California auction, breaking the previous record for a pre-Revolution American coin.
Target quarterly results fall as holiday discounts and dockworker strike hit profits
Target etched out a slim sales increase in the third quarter and profits slumped as inflation-weary customers pulled back on spending and costs related to a dockworker strike in October dragged on results.
Target etched out a slim sales increase in the third quarter and profits slumped as inflation-weary customers pulled back on spending and costs related to a dockworker strike in October dragged on results.
DOGE reportedly considers mobile tax-filing app to simplify US tax process
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, may develop a mobile app for filing taxes, aiming to simplify the tax process for Americans.
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, may develop a mobile app for filing taxes, aiming to simplify the tax process for Americans.
These Bay Area cities were named among the safest and wealthiest for retirees
Bay Area cities are named in a new list of the safest and wealthiest retirement locations in America.
Bay Area cities are named in a new list of the safest and wealthiest retirement locations in America.
Trump's Treasury secretary pick: Who are the contenders?
President-elect Trump is reviewing candidates for the Treasury secretary role, with the list of contenders getting broader after Elon Musk offered an endorsement and shook up the race.
President-elect Trump is reviewing candidates for the Treasury secretary role, with the list of contenders getting broader after Elon Musk offered an endorsement and shook up the race.
California lost 5,500 jobs in October, bringing unemployment rate to 5.4%
The overall U.S. unemployment rate is hovering at a historically low 4.1%.
The overall U.S. unemployment rate is hovering at a historically low 4.1%.
Spirit prepares for bankruptcy filing after failed Frontier talks: report
Spirit Airlines is reportedly planning to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after its latest attempt to merge with Frontier Airlines fell through.
Spirit Airlines is reportedly planning to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after its latest attempt to merge with Frontier Airlines fell through.
Medicare premiums increasing in 2025
Medicare’s premium increase for Part B in 2025 outpaces both inflation and the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).
Medicare’s premium increase for Part B in 2025 outpaces both inflation and the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).
Stock market, Bitcoin soaring to record highs since presidential election. Will it last?
The stock markets have increased, setting new highs since President-elect Trump won the election. But will the "election elation" last?
The stock markets have increased, setting new highs since President-elect Trump won the election. But will the "election elation" last?
Why California gas prices could get even more expensive
The plan approved will increase the state’s emission reduction targets and fund charging infrastructure for zero-emission vehicles.
The plan approved will increase the state’s emission reduction targets and fund charging infrastructure for zero-emission vehicles.
Federal Reserve cuts its key interest rate by a quarter-point on heels of election
The interest rate cut follows a larger half-point reduction in September, and it reflects the Federal Reserve's continued focus on supporting the job market and battling inflation.
The interest rate cut follows a larger half-point reduction in September, and it reflects the Federal Reserve's continued focus on supporting the job market and battling inflation.
Retailers quietly offer 'returnless refunds'—but don't expect them to explain
Returnless refunds are a tool that more retailers are using to keep online shoppers happy and to reduce shipping fees, processing time and other ballooning costs from returned products.
Returnless refunds are a tool that more retailers are using to keep online shoppers happy and to reduce shipping fees, processing time and other ballooning costs from returned products.
Inflation may be coming down but that doesn't mean prices will, expert explains
Allianz chief economic adviser Mohamed El-Erian warned that even though inflation has cooled significantly, prices consumers face are unlikely to decrease.
Allianz chief economic adviser Mohamed El-Erian warned that even though inflation has cooled significantly, prices consumers face are unlikely to decrease.
Most expensive wedding destination in the US is right here in the Bay Area
As the cost of weddings continues to trend upward, one Bay Area region tops the list of the most expensive U.S. wedding destinations.
As the cost of weddings continues to trend upward, one Bay Area region tops the list of the most expensive U.S. wedding destinations.
Social Security November payment schedule: Here’s when beneficiaries will get their checks
It's officially November. Here's the Social Security payment schedule for the month, including when SSI beneficiaries will get paid for December ahead of time.
It's officially November. Here's the Social Security payment schedule for the month, including when SSI beneficiaries will get paid for December ahead of time.
Inflation gauge falls to lowest level in 3 1/2 years
Inflation has improved over the past two years after supply chains recovered from disruptions from the pandemic and the Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate.
Inflation has improved over the past two years after supply chains recovered from disruptions from the pandemic and the Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate.
Man wins $1M from lottery ticket he bought with money found in parking lot
The winner found $20 in a parking lot outside of a Speedway in North Carolina.
The winner found $20 in a parking lot outside of a Speedway in North Carolina.
Infant care costs roughly 10% of a family's annual income in nearly all states, study finds
A new study reveals that child care expenses are absorbing a significant portion of family household incomes nationwide.
A new study reveals that child care expenses are absorbing a significant portion of family household incomes nationwide.