Gen Z faces harsh financial reality as credit scores plunge to dangerous record lows across America
Experts warn that pandemic spending, student loan delinquencies and poor money habits have left young Americans vulnerable to a lifetime of higher costs and fewer choices.
RadioShack, Pier 1 Imports owners accused of operating $112 million Ponzi scheme
The SEC accused Alex Mehr and Tai Lopez of misleading investors about the struggling retail brands' performance.
Some student loan borrowers brace for smaller paychecks: What to know
Student loan borrowers who have defaulted on payments could have up to 15% of their pay docked by the federal government starting soon.
Social Security to stop issuing paper checks: What to know
Electronic payments will officially begin on Sept. 30.
San Francisco opens entertainment zone in Union Square, as new businesses invest in downtown
San Francisco's newest entertainment zone opened in the Union Square neighborhood Thursday night. It comes amid some encouraging news about economic development downtown.
What the Fed's rate cuts mean for Bay Area small businesses
The Federal Reserve cut rates this week -- but what does that mean for local businesses and consumers?
Fed cuts key interest rate, signals two more this year
The Federal Reserve has faced ongoing pressure from President Donald Trump to lower interest rates. However, the central bank has chosen to keep rates unchanged since late 2024.
Americans value college less than ever, but here’s what salary data says
A Gallup poll shows fewer Americans consider college essential, but new Census data reveals a stark pay gap between workers with degrees and those without.
Fed rate cuts: What they mean for you
The Federal Reserve is meeting Tuesday to decide whether to lower interest rates. Here’s what a cut would mean for mortgages, credit cards, auto loans, savings accounts and investments.
Charlie Kirk’s podcast hits No 1 while book sales soar after his assassination
Turning Point USA has received more than 37,000 new chapter requests after founder Charlie Kirk's death, with his content dominating bestseller lists.
Job scams on the rise as layoffs surge in US: How to protect yourself
Looking for a job can be stressful, but scammers taking advantage of a difficult situation can make it even worse.
Social Security cost-of-living adjustment expected to rise in 2026
Inflation data from August suggests the social security cost-of-living increase could be even larger in 2026.
Proposed Santa Rosa parking fee hike irks businesses and customers
It's a growing trend for cash-strapped cities: raising parking prices that may also result in more parking tickets. Santa Rosa city leaders are taking heat for their latest parking proposals.
Philadelphia is no longer the 'poorest big city in the US,' but who took the top spot?
Poverty is down slightly across the U.S., but which city just leap frogged Philadelphia on the list of 'poorest big cities' in America?
Will interest rate cuts lead to 'stagflation'?
Many believe the Fed has no choice to but to cut interest rates, but there are worries that could lead to higher consumer prices and higher unemployment.
JPMorgan processed over $1B for Jeffrey Epstein despite internal concerns over sex offender status: report
Bank compliance officials flagged suspicious activity years before Jeffrey Epstein was dropped as a client, according to the report.
Inflation rose last month amid weakening job market: How will the Fed respond?
Typically, the Fed would cut its key interest rate when unemployment rises, but it would raise rates — or at least keep them unchanged — in the face of rising inflation.
ATM fees hit record high again; see the worst cities
New data reveals that ATM fees hit a record high in 2025, with this city topping the list.
Meet the world’s richest man (Hint: It’s not Elon Musk)
The world has a new richest person after a stunning stock market surge reshaped the billionaire rankings.