As living costs continue to rise faster than wages—often described as “stork-sized prices with sparrow-sized paychecks”—financial pressure on workers has reached severe levels, according...
AAPI cost-of-living concerns have grown sharper, with nearly half of respondents in a recent poll saying high living costs and inflation should be the...
As food prices continue to rise, AI grocery shopping is rapidly becoming a survival strategy for consumers. With household costs climbing, grocery shopping is...
Year-end charitable giving is weakening as inflation and income stagnation reduce donor capacity, affecting nonprofits and Korean American groups in LA.
High interest rates, inflation, and uncertainty around the Trump administration’s economic policies are weighing on California consumer spending, as many residents postpone big-ticket purchases...
More LA workers are skipping lunch as restaurant prices rise and a simple midday meal becomes unaffordable.
According to a report recently released by ezCater,...
Utility costs are surging across Southern California, leaving residents struggling to manage higher bills amid record heat and rate hikes by major providers.
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Amid rising prices, many Americans say one job no longer covers basic expenses, turning side work from optional to essential. A new LendingTree report...
