Bay Area defines $1.7M as amount needed to be 'financially comfortable,’ survey says, ranking region at top
A new survey showed the Bay Area had the largest net worth threshold to define financial comfort, with a figure more than a million dollars higher than the survey’s lowest ranked metro area of Houston.
Home prices increased 70 percent more than rent costs: study
Home prices have exceeded what Americans pay for rent in most major cities, according to one report. But, there are still places where you can save by purchasing a home. Here’s what you need to know.
Disney CFO leaves after tense relations with execs
The Walt Disney Company announced Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Christine McCarthy is stepping down and will take a medical leave of absence.
Georgia auto shop owner must pay $39K after paying former employee in oil-covered pennies
A decision has been made in the case involving the Fayetteville man who was given 91,500 oil-covered pennies in January 2021 as his final paycheck by the owner of Peachtree City auto repair shop A OK Walker Autoworks.
Today's mortgage rates are mixed, though shorter terms have lower rates | June 15, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for June 15, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Ex-Starbucks manager awarded $25.6 million in suit over firing after 2018 arrests of 2 Black men
Jurors in federal court have awarded $25.6 million to a former Starbucks regional manager who alleged that she and other white employees were unfairly punished after the high-profile arrests of two Black men at a Philadelphia location in 2018.
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes objects to $250 monthly restitution sought by US
Elizabeth Holmes' attorneys are pushing back citing “limited financial resources” available to the disgraced founder of Theranos.
Student loan payments will resume in October, Education Department confirms
Federal student loan payments are set to resume in October, while interest on loan debt will begin once again in September, the Education Department clarified.
Fallout after mall operator Westfield pulls out of San Francisco
News of shopping center giant, Westfield, walking away from its San Francisco Centre mall and handing it back to the bank, overstates the city's social problems with homelessness, theft and crime.
'Wheel of Fortune' host Pat Sajak: What is his net worth?
"Wheel of Fortune" only tapes four days a month, meaning the soon-to-retire host earns more per taping day than most people make in a year.
Today's mortgage rates are mixed, but 10-year terms remain lowest | June 13, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for June 13, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
San Francisco's Westfield Centre owner ending operation of the mall
Westfield Centre on Monday says they are transferring management of the San Francisco shopping mall to its lender, who will then appoint a receiver to operate the property.
Americans are getting tired of tipping, survey shows. Here’s why
A new study suggests high inflation and unease about the economy are contributing to stingier consumers.
Lifeguard shortage hits community pools
Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer, but this year, like last, many municipalities are having a hard time recruiting lifeguards and swim instructors.
'Lightyear' director and producer who saved Toy Story 2 among Disney Pixar layoffs
The layoffs are part of job cuts across Disney, including film and television, streaming services, and theme parks.
Kentucky woman learns she won $1M lottery while checking email at work: 'I am just floored'
A Louisville woman was apparently left in shock after she scrolled through her emails and learned she had won a $1 million prize from the Kentucky Lottery.
IRS says it has $1.5 billion in tax refunds waiting to be claimed
The IRS says over a million Americans could miss out on their share of $1.5 billion in unclaimed tax refunds. Here’s how to see if you qualify.
BART board votes to increase fares and parking fees
After hours of debate, BART's board of directors late Thursday voted to increase fares and parking fees. The agency is facing a huge budget deficit as it struggles to increase ridership.
Today's best mortgage deal? 15-year terms remain lowest | June 8, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for June 8, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Today's lowest mortgage rates? Rates for 10- and 15-year terms at 5.625 percent | June 7, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for June 7, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.