Gas prices to keep dropping as motorists plan Fourth of July road trips: AAA
The national average cost for a gallon of gas was $3.48, a significant eight-cent dip from the previous week.
Majority of employment growth since COVID-19 goes to immigrants, report finds
A report finds that immigrants accounted for most of U.S. job growth since 2019, while employment growth for U.S.-born workers declined.
Nearly two-thirds of middle-class Americans say they're 'struggling financially': poll
A majority of middle-class Americans are “struggling financially” and expect that to continue for the rest of their lives, according to a new poll.
YesSF partners with retired all-star Hunter Pence's non-profit for SF cleanup
The Yes SF coalition got an all-star boost on Friday, as retired San Francisco Giants player Hunter Pence partnered with Deloitte and other Yes SF members for a "Pick up with Pence" trash cleanup event in downtown San Francisco.
Jobs galore, but with a few cracks: report
The nation got a very good report card on the already remarkably strong job market with better-than-expected results, many of which are better than before the pandemic. Except for nagging inflation, the U.S. economy is booming and the national jobs report proves it.
Here's who gets tipped the most and least, survey says
Here’s a look at who is getting tipped the most and least in 2024, based on a new survey about the tipping habits among adults in the U.S.
Unemployment increased just slightly despite the US adding 272,000 jobs
Over 270,000 jobs were added in May, yet the unemployment rate still rose, fueling economic concerns.
Has tipping gone too far? 1 in 3 Americans think so
A new survey shows that many Americans have a negative view about tipping culture. Here’s a look where consumers are tipping at in 2024.
Borrowers urged to apply for Navient's private student loan forgiveness
The Project on Predatory Student Lending (PPSL) launched a campaign to raise awareness of Navient's discharge program for certain borrowers seeking relief because their school lied to them.
CEOs got big raises last year; workers didn't
The typical compensation package for S&P 500 chief executives surged nearly 13% last year to a median of $16.3 million, significantly outpacing the 4.1% rise in private-sector worker wages, highlighting the widening pay gap amid rising inflation and financial pressure on American households.
The 10 cheapest new cars in 2024
Nissan, Kia, Hyundai and Mitsubishi dominate Cars.com's list of the cheapest new cars.
States with the best and worst economies in 2024
Where did your state rank in WalletHub’s list of the best and worst economies?
Child care costs are now rising at twice the rate of inflation, report finds
“The child care crisis, which was simmering prior to the pandemic, has come to a boil," the new report stated.
Round-the-clock preparations are underway as SF is set to host massive, sold-out surprise rave concert
Excitement was building on Friday night in San Francisco in anticipation of a huge, sold-out rave concert at Civic Center Plaza. Crews worked round the clock to set the stage for Saturday's massive event. Fred Again, a DJ and artist from the U.K., is headlining the concert with Scrillex.
Gas prices dropped by more than they have all year as after-holiday demand dips
Decreasing oil prices and less demand has caused a sizeable drop in gas prices this week.
Orange juice makers consider using alternative fruit as prices skyrocket
Orange juice makers are getting squeezed by high prices
Mortgage rates tick up as Fed signals delay on interest rate cuts: Freddie Mac
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 7.03% for the week ending May 30, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
Social Security recipients will get one less payment in June – here's why
Here's why some Social Security recipients will miss a payment in June.
Home prices not budging, hit new high in March: Case-Shiller
Home prices are now 6.5% above their level this time last year, reaching their ninth all-time high within the past year, according to S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller.
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.