Category: Economy
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Nearly 80% of Americans now see fast food as a ‘luxury,’ survey says Nearly 80% of Americans now see fast food as a ‘luxury,’ survey says
Economy May 30, 2024

Nearly 80% of Americans now see fast food as a ‘luxury,’ survey says

A new study shows nearly 80% of Americans now see fast food ... more

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Why grocery bills feel so high… Finding cheap eats is a challenge Why grocery bills feel so high… Finding cheap eats is a challenge
Economy May 29, 2024

Why grocery bills feel so high… Finding cheap eats is a challenge

The inflation rate for "food at home," basically the stuff you buy ... more

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A world divided: The rich keep spending, as poorer Americans struggle A world divided: The rich keep spending, as poorer Americans struggle
Economy May 24, 2024

A world divided: The rich keep spending, as poorer Americans struggle

Rich Americans are reaping the rewards of soaring prices for stocks and ... more

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Save your lunchtime money, spend it on the weekend Save your lunchtime money, spend it on the weekend
Economy May 20, 2024

Save your lunchtime money, spend it on the weekend

The rise of hybrid work has kept many bars' and restaurants' lunchtime ... more

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Faced with high prices, consumers opt for cheaper products. Faced with high prices, consumers opt for cheaper products.
Economy May 10, 2024

Faced with high prices, consumers opt for cheaper products.

Call it the big trade down. Consumers eager to save amid persistently high ... more

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Theft and jobs, the end of self-checkout in stores Theft and jobs, the end of self-checkout in stores
Economy May 7, 2024

Theft and jobs, the end of self-checkout in stores

A proposed state law could change regulations on self-checkout, forcing some California ... more

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Student debt, unaffordable housing and low savings: A wealth gap between millennials Student debt, unaffordable housing and low savings: A wealth gap between millennials
Economy April 29, 2024

Student debt, unaffordable housing and low savings: A wealth gap between millennials

The wealth gap between rich millennials and the rest of their age ... more

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Are business conditions improving? Economists say yes and no Are business conditions improving? Economists say yes and no
Business April 24, 2024

Are business conditions improving? Economists say yes and no

More economists reported rising sales and profit margins at their companies over ... more

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Report: 9 facts about Americans and marijuana Report: 9 facts about Americans and marijuana
Economy April 11, 2024

Report: 9 facts about Americans and marijuana

The use and possession of marijuana is illegal under U.S. federal law, ... more

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Average rent in LA County declined 3.9% but… “It’s still crazy” Average rent in LA County declined 3.9% but… “It’s still crazy”
Economy March 14, 2024

Average rent in LA County declined 3.9% but… “It’s still crazy”

The average rent in LA County has droped and increased in Orange ... more

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Report: More immigration more job growth Report: More immigration more job growth
Economy March 13, 2024

Report: More immigration more job growth

A surge in immigration last year helps explain the economy's striking resilience ... more

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IRS Launches Free Tax Filing Program Direct File in 12 States IRS Launches Free Tax Filing Program Direct File in 12 States
Business March 12, 2024

IRS Launches Free Tax Filing Program Direct File in 12 States

After weeks of testing, an electronic system for Tax filing directly to ... more

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Car insurance is getting more expensive. Here are some tips to save on your policy Car insurance is getting more expensive. Here are some tips to save on your policy
Economy February 27, 2024

Car insurance is getting more expensive. Here are some tips to save on your policy

It's getting more expensive to drive on California roads and the already ... more

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Professional forecasters raise expectations for U.S. economy in 2024 Professional forecasters raise expectations for U.S. economy in 2024
Business February 26, 2024

Professional forecasters raise expectations for U.S. economy in 2024

This year looks to be a much better one for the U.S. ... more

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Money sent from abroad to Mexico are unstoppable Money sent from abroad to Mexico are unstoppable
Economy February 2, 2024

Money sent from abroad to Mexico are unstoppable

In 2023, money sent to Mexico from other countries, mainly from the ... more

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Nearly 16% of U.S. millennials lived with their parents in 2022 Nearly 16% of U.S. millennials lived with their parents in 2022
Economy January 27, 2024

Nearly 16% of U.S. millennials lived with their parents in 2022

Millennials are increasingly struggling to swing high housing costs and returning to ... more

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The world could get its first trillionaire within 10 years, anti-poverty group Oxfam says The world could get its first trillionaire within 10 years, anti-poverty group Oxfam says
Economy January 15, 2024

The world could get its first trillionaire within 10 years, anti-poverty group Oxfam says

The world could have its first trillionaire within a decade, anti-poverty organization ... more