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.

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.”

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

Student loan delinquencies dropping credit scores: What to know

Student loan payment delinquencies are appearing on credit reports for the first time in more than 3 years, affecting credit scores for millions. Here’s what that means, and what to do about it.

Trump tariffs likely to raise appliance prices, experts say

Prices for major appliances jumped in May, and new tariffs backed by President Donald Trump are expected to push them even higher as manufacturers face rising costs for foreign-made materials.

Department of Insurance will investigate State Farm's claims process

California's state insurance commissioner announced a new investigation on Thursday into State Farm over its handling of the thousands of insurance claims from survivors of the Southern California wildfires.

Map: States with the best and worst tippers in 2025

On average, more than 55% of food budgets are spent on food eaten away from home, including full-service restaurants, fast food, bars, hotels and vending machines.

San Francisco groups advocate against budget cuts

Now that San Francisco's mayor has delivered his budget proposal, the city is now grappling with the tough decisions ahead.

Fisherman's Wharf facelift plans means Alioto's gets bulldozed

The San Francisco Port Commission officially received the Port's proposal to remake the very heart of Fisherman's Wharf into a more viable and attractive center of the world-famous tourist site. It involves bulldozing one famous restaurant, possibly rehabbing tow others, creating a new pedestrian plaza and making historic fishing boats the centerpiece.

Supreme Court gives DOGE access to millions of Americans’ private Social Security data

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Trump administration, allowing its Department of Government Efficiency to access Social Security data once restricted by federal privacy law.

US layoffs spike nearly 50% as DOGE-driven cuts take center stage

Employers have announced nearly 80,000 planned hires in 2025 so far, though that's a historically low pace compared with recent years.