Home insurance rates have surged nearly 40% since 2019 – but they're rising fastest in these states
Rising home insurance premiums are the latest squeeze on homeownership.
Walgreens joins Target, Walmart in announcing summer price cuts
Walgreens is lowering prices on products, joining other retailers like Target, Walmart, and Amazon who have announced similar plans to lure in more cost-conscious shoppers.
Dollar Tree says it's moving into some 99 Cents Only stores
Dollar Tree said it acquired leases for 170 locations of 99 Cents Only stores and will reopen under the Dollar Tree brand.
Biden extends time frame to get credit toward student loan forgiveness
Interest rates are up and student loan forgiveness isn't really finalized yet, making for turbulent loan market as we enter into presidential policies.
SF-based online store Dare Fashion suffers $300,000 in losses after office burglary
Thieves stole $300,000 in equipment and merchandise from a small business in San Francisco in early May. Dare Fashion sells inclusive clothing online, and manufactures its products in the Bay Area.
Nearly 80% of Americans now consider fast food a 'luxury' due to high prices
A recent LendingTree survey found that 78% of Americans now consider fast food a "luxury" purchase due to high prices, with 62% eating it less frequently and nearly half finding it as expensive as sit-down restaurant meals.
T-Mobile to acquire most of US Cellular's assets in $4.4B deal
T-Mobile will acquire all US Cellular stores and wireless customers under the multibillion-dollar deal.
Best Buy is most impersonated company by scammers, FTC says – see the top 10
Best Buy and its Geek Squad tech support brand was the most frequently impersonated company by scammers last year, according to the FTC.
Safeway removes self-checkout kiosks from some Bay Area stores
Shoppers at some Bay Area Safeway stores will no longer have the option to use self-checkout kiosks.
Bass Pro Shops' CEO says brand will focus on affordability amid Inflation
Johnny Morris, CEO and founder of Bass Pro Shops, says inflation is 'very real,' and brand will focus on affordability.
Diddy's Sean John eyewear pulled by America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses: Report
The eyewear company reportedly started removing Diddy’s Sean John frames online and from some store locations.
This is the staggering amount homeowners spend on costs besides their mortgage
Some 28% of homeowners said they've considered going back to renting.
BottleRock brings big business to local Napa economy
Businesses including restaurants and hotels are welcoming big BottleRock crowds and an economic boost during Memorial Day Weekend.
Chipotle customers claim filming gets bigger portions amid portion size controversy
Chipotle customers are claiming that filming employees results in larger portions amid ongoing complaints about reduced portion sizes and high food prices.
Nintendo heading to San Francisco's Union Square
Pokémon lovers, rejoice! Nintendo is coming to San Francisco.
Chinese mom's South Bay business transforms lives of special needs students
One mom’s quest to help her own son with special needs is now helping so many others in the community.
Merchants in Noe Valley demand delay in road repairs to protect businesses
A group of small business owners along 24th Street in Noe Valley are frustrated, asking the city to postpone a road repair project that could threaten business.
San Francisco's Aquarium of the Bay to get new leadership after scandal
The Aquarium of the Bay, a fixture on San Francisco's Pier 39 for almost three decades, finds itself in a financial mess due to a scandal embroiling its now-departed CEO who served for almost a decade.
McDonald's menu hikes: McDouble up 168%, McChicken 200% in 10 years
McDonald's customers are shocked by nearly tripled prices over the past decade, with the McDouble up 168% and the McChicken Sandwich up 199%, driven by higher food, labor, and operational costs.
Justice Department's lawsuit against Live Nation: What it means for you and concerts
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit accusing Live Nation and Ticketmaster of running an illegal monopoly over live events in America and raising costs for fans.