Tag: Cost of living
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Friendly Fraud Is Costing Small Businesses Billions. Here’s How California Business Owners Can Protect Themselves Friendly Fraud Is Costing Small Businesses Billions. Here’s How California Business Owners Can Protect Themselves
Business Cover Story July 14, 2026

Friendly Fraud Is Costing Small Businesses Billions. Here’s How California Business Owners Can Protect Themselves

California's emergency drought rules may be over, but permanent conservation requirements are ... more

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Judge Strikes Down SNAP Junk Food Restrictions Judge Strikes Down SNAP Junk Food Restrictions
Food June 23, 2026

Judge Strikes Down SNAP Junk Food Restrictions

A federal judge ruled that the USDA exceeded its authority by allowing ... more

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Buying a Home Is Getting Harder for Young Adults, Especially in California Buying a Home Is Getting Harder for Young Adults, Especially in California
Housing July 17, 2026

Buying a Home Is Getting Harder for Young Adults, Especially in California

A new Pew Research Center analysis finds home prices have risen much ... more

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Home Insurance Rates Are Rising for 71% of U.S. Homeowners Home Insurance Rates Are Rising for 71% of U.S. Homeowners
Housing May 7, 2026

Home Insurance Rates Are Rising for 71% of U.S. Homeowners

A new Pew Research Center survey shows most homeowners say insurance costs ... more

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What California’s 2026 Budget Means for Latino Parents, Workers, and Small Businesses What California’s 2026 Budget Means for Latino Parents, Workers, and Small Businesses
Cover Story June 27, 2026

What California’s 2026 Budget Means for Latino Parents, Workers, and Small Businesses

California is investing billions in schools, healthcare, childcare and small businesses, but ... more

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Why More Latino Families Are Leaving California — and Where They’re Going Why More Latino Families Are Leaving California — and Where They’re Going
Business Cover Story January 18, 2026

Why More Latino Families Are Leaving California — and Where They’re Going

High housing costs, not culture, are pushing families to move California is still ... more

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California is not Becoming Empty. It is Becoming Older, More Expensive, and More Economically Specialized. California is not Becoming Empty. It is Becoming Older, More Expensive, and More Economically Specialized.
California July 20, 2026

California is not Becoming Empty. It is Becoming Older, More Expensive, and More Economically Specialized.

California remains America's largest state, but aging residents, domestic migration, housing costs, ... more

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Older Americans Need Jobs — and See Opportunity Older Americans Need Jobs — and See Opportunity
Latinos May 11, 2026

Older Americans Need Jobs — and See Opportunity

A new Gallup poll shows young Americans now view the job market ... more

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California Gas Tax Rises July 1. Here’s How Much More Drivers Will Pay and Why It Keeps Increasing California Gas Tax Rises July 1. Here’s How Much More Drivers Will Pay and Why It Keeps Increasing
Economy June 29, 2026

California Gas Tax Rises July 1. Here’s How Much More Drivers Will Pay and Why It Keeps Increasing

The state's gasoline excise tax automatically rises to 63.4 cents per gallon ... more

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IRS Raises 2025 Tax Brackets to Offset Inflation IRS Raises 2025 Tax Brackets to Offset Inflation
FYI January 20, 2026

IRS Raises 2025 Tax Brackets to Offset Inflation

New income thresholds and deductions aim to protect families when filing taxes ... more

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Shoplifting Survey: 3 in 10 Americans Admit Stealing as Inflation Continues to Squeeze Families Shoplifting Survey: 3 in 10 Americans Admit Stealing as Inflation Continues to Squeeze Families
Economy News July 22, 2026

Shoplifting Survey: 3 in 10 Americans Admit Stealing as Inflation Continues to Squeeze Families

A new LendingTree survey suggests financial stress is changing consumer behavior, but ... more

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Los Angeles crushed by cost crisis—residents now spend 38.1% of income just on food and housing Los Angeles crushed by cost crisis—residents now spend 38.1% of income just on food and housing
Economy May 11, 2026

Los Angeles crushed by cost crisis—residents now spend 38.1% of income just on food and housing

Los Angeles remains one of America’s most expensive cities, but Latino households ... more

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This Is Why a 25% Social Security Benefit Cut Could Hit in 2032 This Is Why a 25% Social Security Benefit Cut Could Hit in 2032
Economy June 29, 2026

This Is Why a 25% Social Security Benefit Cut Could Hit in 2032

The latest Trustees Report says the retirement trust fund could run short ... more

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California Gas Tax Relief Fight Intensifies as Latino Voters Feel the Pinch California Gas Tax Relief Fight Intensifies as Latino Voters Feel the Pinch
Economy March 21, 2026

California Gas Tax Relief Fight Intensifies as Latino Voters Feel the Pinch

California gas tax relief 2026 debate intensifies after SB 1035 fails, as ... more

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Foreclosures Rise in California, Reflecting a Broader Financial Strain Felt by Many Families — Including Latinos Foreclosures Rise in California, Reflecting a Broader Financial Strain Felt by Many Families — Including Latinos
California July 27, 2026

Foreclosures Rise in California, Reflecting a Broader Financial Strain Felt by Many Families — Including Latinos

New foreclosure data suggest that rising housing costs, mortgage pressures, and household ... more

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Tomatoes Become “Red Gold” as Prices Jump 40% Tomatoes Become “Red Gold” as Prices Jump 40%
Food May 13, 2026

Tomatoes Become “Red Gold” as Prices Jump 40%

Tomato prices jumped sharply as bad weather, tariffs on Mexican imports, and ... more

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Poverty in California: Impact on the Latino Community and Why Los Angeles Faces the Greatest Challenges Poverty in California: Impact on the Latino Community and Why Los Angeles Faces the Greatest Challenges
California July 5, 2026

Poverty in California: Impact on the Latino Community and Why Los Angeles Faces the Greatest Challenges

High housing costs, inflation and wage gaps are leaving more California families ... more

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Why Young Renters Are Ditching Living Rooms Why Young Renters Are Ditching Living Rooms
Economy March 29, 2026

Why Young Renters Are Ditching Living Rooms

  No living room apartments are becoming a common strategy as rising housing ... more

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