Today's 15-year mortgage rates dip below 6 percent | Feb. 22, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for Feb. 22, 2023, which are largely up from yesterday.
Today’s 20-, 30-year mortgage rates hold steady | Feb. 21, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for Feb. 21, 2023, which are mixed from last Friday.
Teen tracks down a grandmother who lost her wallet, sparking an unlikely friendship
An Arkansas teenager drove miles to find the owner of a lost wallet. Little did he know the road would lead to a beautiful beginning.
First-generation iPhone from 2007 sells for $63,000 at auction
The iPhone's original owner said she received it as a gift in 2007 but never opened the package since she had just gotten a new phone.
California job market: Is a cold front coming in?
Evidence is mounting that changes in the California job market may be catching up with years of unfettered success and job growth. It is a very mixed situation.
Understanding how to pay for college
Paying for college doesn't have to be complicated. Here's what you need to know about when and how to cover your tuition costs.
The average IRS tax refund so far this year is about $1,900
Taxpayers have until April 18 to submit their returns from 2022. The IRS says the fastest way to get your tax refund is through direct deposit.
Plunging natural gas prices eases inflation concerns
Natural gas accounts for nearly 25% of residential energy needs, making it a big driver in last year’s worst bout of inflation in 40 years.
Hayward Unified schools staff rally for affordable health care plans
SEIU Local 1021 and the Assoc. of Educational Office and Technical Employees have partnered to negotiate benefits with the district. The group says the average yearly salary for members is about $48,000 but most private healthcare plans start at around $10,000 per year.
White House says GOP plans would add $3 trillion to national debt
The White House is charging the GOP with hypocrisy for favoring tax policies that could push the accumulated $31.4 trillion national debt higher.
How to get pre-approved for a mortgage in 2023
A homebuyer mortgage pre-approval letter a states you'll likely be approved for a mortgage loan up to a certain amount. Here’s how to navigate the pre-approval process.
Home prices forecasted to plunge, but US expected to avoid a repeat of 2008 financial crisis: Fannie Mae
Fannie Mae's latest economic forecast predicted home prices will drop by over 6% in the next two years but said the U.S. market is in good shape to weather the decline.
Couples fess up to cheating financially in new study
40% of Americans married or living with a partner admit to lying or hiding money, according to a Bankrate.com survey.
IRS to California taxpayers: Don't file your taxes yet
Last year, 19 states - including California - offered diverse programs that offered inflation relief payments or refunds for taxpayers.
Marin will soon have only one camera shop: A sign of the times
A beloved camera shop in Mill Valley will close its doors Sunday afternoon in Mill Valley after an almost half-century run.
High inflation could hit your taxes this year - here's how
Fifteen states fail to account for inflation when drawing tax brackets.
IRS decides it won't tax most relief checks issued by states in 2022
The 11th-hour guidance comes a week after the IRS told recipients to delay filing their tax returns.
BART could implement 11% fare hike over next 2 years
BART could increase fares by at least 5.5 percent as soon as January 2024 in an effort to keep up with both wage growth in the Bay Area and inflation, officials with the transit agency said Thursday.
FTX founder keeps talking, ignoring typical legal strategy
For federal prosecutors, Sam Bankman-Fried could be the gift that keeps on giving.
IRS wants millions of Americans to delay filing taxes until further notice
The Internal Revenue Service is recommending that taxpayers hold off on filing their tax returns for 2022 if they received a special tax refund or payment from their state last year.