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Fast Food Meal Prices Hit $13 in LA and San Francisco, Doubling Over 10 Years

Fast food, once known for being a budget-friendly option, is increasingly seen as an expensive dining choice as prices surge across the country. According to...

Consumers Choose to Travel Local for Memorial Day Over Flying

Despite ongoing economic and social uncertainty, travel demand among Korean Americans for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend (May 23–26) has increased compared to last...

Southern California Real Estate Market Rebounds as Vacancy Rates Drop, Rents Rise

After a slowdown driven by remote work and weakened demand, the Southern California real estate market is showing signs of a rebound. A new...

Auto Loan Approval Rates Drop Despite Good Credit as Lenders Tighten Rules

Auto loan approval rates are declining across the board—even for borrowers with strong credit—due to tighter lending standards, rising delinquency rates, and growing economic...

Asiana Mileage Flights Expand on U.S. Routes for Summer 2025

Asiana Airlines will launch ten additional mileage-exclusive flights to the United States this summer, offering frequent flyers more chances to redeem miles during the peak travel...

Orange County Home Affordability Plummets as Income Requirement Doubles in 5 Years

Households in Orange County now need an annual income exceeding $373,200 to afford a median-priced single-family home, according to a new report. The California Association...

California Insurers to Charge FAIR Plan Surcharge, Prompting Lawsuit

California homeowners may soon face higher insurance bills as insurers move to pass on wildfire-related surcharges, sparking widespread backlash and legal action. According to a...

Hidden Senior Discounts Uncovered: Restaurants, Pharmacies, Airlines Offer Savings

Many seniors in the United States are missing out on a wide range of discounts offered by businesses and the government as they are...

83% of U.S. Consumers Plan Spending Cuts Amid Inflation, Tariffs

With inflation rising rapidly and the Trump administration’s high tariffs now taking effect, U.S. consumers are actively cutting back on spending to maintain their...

California Top 8 of 10 Most Expensive U.S. Housing Market

Home prices continued to climb across the United States in the first quarter of the year, with 8 of the 10 most expensive metro...