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About 1 in 4 US adults 50 and older who aren't yet retired expect to never retire, AARP study finds
According to findings in an AARP survey that was released Wednesday. About 1 in 4 have no retirement savings. The research shows how a graying America is worrying more and more about how to make ends meet even as economists and policymakers say the U.S. economy has all but achieved a soft landing after two years of record inflation. The...
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A $1 million wealth gap now divides white families from Black and Hispanic ones, research shows
The average wealth gap between white families and Black and Hispanic ones reached a new high in 2022, topping $1 million in household wealth, according to a new report.
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FTC votes to ban noncompete clauses that bar employees from working for competitors
The FTC claims that noncompete agreements limit wage growth and increase prices for consumers.
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Car insurance rates are nuts right now. Here's how to lower your bill when cash is tight
With costs up 22%, it may be time to take that defensive driving course online and bank the discount.
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San Diegans react to 99 Cents Only stores shutting down for good
The discount retailier is shutting down all locations, and the closures could have a big impact on local communities. NBC 7’s Shandel Menezes reports.
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Trader Joe's has raised the price of one of its most popular products for the first time in over 20 years
The price tag of the potassium rich fruit has gone up by 20%.
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Home price growth is back at pre-pandemic levels. Here's what that means for buyers and sellers
While price growth is moderating and inventory is improving, overall housing costs remain high, experts say. Here’s what to expect.
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The Federal Reserve may not cut interest rates just yet, here's what that means for your money
The Federal Reserve is not expected to start cutting interest rates just yet. Here’s what that means for your wallet.
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Study: San Diegans need $275K income to afford a home
The new numbers from Zillow confirm it is expensive to be a homeowner in San Diego.
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Here's how much $ you need to make to afford a home in San Diego, per Zillow
A new study from Zillow looked at the 50 largest metropolitan areas to determine how much income was needed to “comfortably” afford a home.
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The Body Shop shuts down in the U.S. after filing for bankruptcy
The chain has indicated it will shutter the 50 U.S. locations that had been operating.
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San Diego gas prices inching toward $5/gallon in 10-day rising streak
San Diego County’s average gas price has risen for the last 10 days.
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What is ‘shrinkflation'?
The practice usually affects consumers at the grocery store. Here’s what it means.
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A ‘cowboy ski town' where high earners can't afford a home faces a housing battle
In Steamboat, Colorado, along with other mountain towns and destination communities across the country, a pandemic-fueled real estate boom driven by remote workers, second-home buyers and short-term rental investors has caused home prices to nearly double.
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Macy's plans to close 150 locations
The retailer will close 50 locations by the end of the year and another 100 “unproductive” stores will follow. Macy’s plans to leave open 350 locations and focus on its luxury sale lines.
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Consumers are increasingly winning in their fight against higher prices. Here's how
Inflation has changed the way many Americans shop. Now, those changes in consumer habits are helping bring down inflation.
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I've lived in the Netherlands for 14 years—why we're always ranked one of the world's happiest countries
Happiness researcher Olga Mecking shares why “niksen,” the Dutch art of doing nothing, is one of the biggest reasons why people in the Netherlands are so happy and content.
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Young adults are getting used to living on a financial cliff
Many young people came of age between two recessions, a pandemic and crushing student loan debt.
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Some Americans have become saddled with credit card debt as rent and everyday prices remain high
Noticeable pockets of Americans — renters, lower and middle-income borrowers — are running up their credit cards balances, and increasing numbers are falling behind on their debts.
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San Diego County unemployment climbs slightly to 4.3%
The unemployment rate in San Diego County increased to 4.3% in December, up from a revised 4.2% in November and above the year-ago estimate of 3%, according to figures released Friday by the state Employment Development Department. Last month’s rate compares with an unadjusted unemployment rate of 5.1% for California and 3.5% for the nation during the same period. Between…