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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…
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New report finds San Diego's inflation rate ranks as 4th worst in US
High rents and home prices, along with sky-high electricity costs are just a few of the things driving inflation up in “America’s Finest City.”
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New report finds San Diego's inflation rate is 4th worst in U.S.
NBC 7’s Audra Stafford takes a closer looks at the numbers.
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Working migrants boost California's economy amid inflation
That wave has not only given the U.S. a population boost but also helped fuel the nation’s workforce. This is especially important in California, as it has been losing many residents to other states.
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Here's which Walmart stores are closing in San Diego County
Both stores will close on Feb. 9, the largest retailer in the world announced.
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Walmart announces closure of two San Diego County stores
Despite sales topping more than $600 billion last year, the Bentonville, Arkansas-based big-box chain will not be renewing leases at an El Cajon location and a store in San Diego.
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Federal Reserve's favored inflation gauge tumbles in November as prices continue to ease
The Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of prices fell last month, another sign that inflation is easing and that consumers should expect to see lower interest rates in 2024.
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Despite decline, San Diego inflation rate remains 2% above national average
San Diego County’s inflation rate was on the decline until September when it started to climb up again. Now, the inflation rate is 5.2%, which puts it at 2% higher than the national average.