How much you need to buy a home in Bay Area's most expensive cities
Three of the nation's most expensive cities are in the Bay Area -- here's how much residents need to earn to buy a home with today's interest rate.
JPMorgan conference expected to generate $92 million for San Francisco economy
The J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference kicked off in San Francisco's Union Square on Monday.
Who will receive the $1,400 stimulus check? Here's how to check.
Approximately 1 million taxpayers will automatically receive special payments of up to $1,400 from the IRS in the coming weeks. Here’s who will receive the $1,400 stimulus check and how to check if you are one of them.
IRS is sending out automatic stimulus payments. Who is getting them?
The IRS it’s distributing about $2.4 billion to taxpayers who didn’t receive their COVID stimulus payments. By the end of January, approximately 1 million taxpayers will receive special payments of up to $1,400 from the IRS.
'No-spend January': New trend to curb spending
Instead of Dry January, another trend is taking hold. It's called “No-spend January.”
IRS stimulus check eligibility: What it is and who qualifies
About 1 million people are eligible for an IRS stimulus check that dates back to 2021. Here’s what to know.
US economy added 256K jobs in December, well above expectations
The unemployment rate came in at 4.1%, slightly lower than economists' expectations.
California's power rates are second highest in U.S., soaring bills projected to continue
California’s electricity rates are almost double those of the rest of the country, placing the Golden State as the second-highest in the nation, when it comes to residential power bills, according to a new state report.
2024 tax season: When to file, 1099-K reporting other things to know
Here are key dates and important things to know about this year’s tax filing season.
Social Security Fairness Act signed: What to know
President Biden signed Sunday a bill that boosts Social Security for some. Here’s what to know.
IRS increases 401(k), other 2025 retirement plan contribution limits
The IRS released its updated contribution limits and adjustments to eligibility thresholds for 401(k) plans, IRAs and other retirement plans to account for inflation.
California's job growth slows amid rising unemployment, economic uncertainty
The current U.S. workforce stands at 165.5 million and 19.5 million of them are in California.
New Year brings changes for California home insurance policies
The California Insurance Commissioner has released his long-awaited emergency regulations. Commissioner Ricardo Lara says the rules are designed to bring home insurers back into the state to end the drought of insurance available.
These states are boosting minimum wage in 2025—is yours on the list?
Starting January 1, 2025, nearly half of U.S. states will implement minimum wage increases, benefiting an estimated 9.2 million workers.
Chinese hackers breach US Treasury workstations: Key details to know
Chinese state-sponsored hackers infiltrated the U.S. Treasury Department by exploiting a vulnerability in third-party software provider BeyondTrust, granting them remote access to several workstations and unclassified documents.
US credit card defaults soar to highest level in 14 years
Credit card defaults jumped 50% in 2024 from the year before to the highest since 2010, data shows.
Chinese-affiliated hacker breaks into Treasury Department system in 'major incident'
An actor affiliated with the Chinese government recently hacked the U.S. Treasury Department in a "major incident," officials announced on Monday.
Social Security January payment schedule: Here’s when beneficiaries will get their checks
Here is the January Social Security payment schedule for retirement, disability, and survivor beneficiaries, as well as those who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
Mom charges family for Christmas dinner and more: 'It's so expensive'
A mother said she's hosting Christmas dinner once again this year – and this time she's charging her family to attend.
Christmas Eve Mega Millions jackpot reaches $1 billion
The Mega Millions jackpot crossed the billion-dollar mark ahead of its rapidly approaching Christmas Eve drawing.